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DH54 DGH

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,390 mi
Last recorded133,390 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH54 DGH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 133,390 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 128,084 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 122,803 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 122,797 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 116,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure light on ,

Pass 17 Mar 2022 110,817 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush mount corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,721 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 93,747 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 82,045 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 74,508 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,866 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 53,601 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,227 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advice slight uneven tyre wear on rear

Fail 27 Sep 2013 38,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advice slight uneven tyre wear on rear

Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,648 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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DH54 DGH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DH54 DGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DH54 DGH?

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What year was DH54 DGH registered?

DH54 DGH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 November 2009.

Is DH54 DGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH54 DGH shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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