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DK09 KHY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,093 mi
Last recorded107,093 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 KHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 107,093 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 106,952 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 105,609 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 104,312 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 104,239 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 103,262 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 102,036 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 101,993 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 99,955 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 99,944 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,989 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 93,480 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 87,219 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 87,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 74,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,405 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear exhaust heatshield insecure

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2013 44,174 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,600 miles

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 KHY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KHY, 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

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What year was DK09 KHY registered?

DK09 KHY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is DK09 KHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK09 KHY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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