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DN09 GCY

2009 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

136,004 mi
Last recorded136,004 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 GCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 136,004 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Both (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 135,780 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 135,049 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2023 133,277 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 131,152 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 127,704 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 126,218 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 124,365 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 121,218 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 111,834 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 106,217 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 101,414 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 95,140 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 74,258 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2013 74,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2012 48,721 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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DN09 GCY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DN09 GCY, 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 DN09 GCY registered?

DN09 GCY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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