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DK09 JXU

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,092 mi
Last recorded223,092 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 JXU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 223,092 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 200,270 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 199,560 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 179,008 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 179,007 miles

Emissions not tested excessive leak from injector seal (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 171,496 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 171,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 162,083 miles

Front sub-frame and some suspension components - corroded

Rear sub-frame and suspension components - corroded - heavily corroded in places

Fail 6 Feb 2021 162,074 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front sub-frame and some suspension components - corroded

Rear sub-frame and suspension components - corroded - heavily corroded in places

Pass 5 Feb 2020 150,894 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 136,836 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 136,834 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 106,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 105,988 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 84,896 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 65,325 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,467 miles

O.S.R Tyre Cracking Slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2015 51,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O.S.R Tyre Cracking

Pass 24 May 2014 36,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2013 30,006 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 22,929 miles

car tested on smoke reader but to clean to get reading (no print out)

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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DK09 JXU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK09 JXU, 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.

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What year was DK09 JXU registered?

DK09 JXU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DK09 JXU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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