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DK09 YXV

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,125 mi
Last recorded190,125 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 YXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 190,125 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 187,392 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four wheels (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jun 2024 187,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all four wheels (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 May 2023 174,850 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 18 May 2022 161,538 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 161,536 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 149,534 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 149,533 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2020 145,994 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 141,715 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 130,012 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 123,228 miles

Both rear tyre have age related cracking between tread and slight wear on inner edges.

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 116,062 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 108,160 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 94,066 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 94,066 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 73,802 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 56,109 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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 YXV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DK09 YXV, 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 YXV registered?

DK09 YXV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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