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DS09 EJY

2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,045 mi
Last recorded104,045 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 15086,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 EJY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 104,045 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Most suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 102,629 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear end components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 102,628 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear end components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 100,517 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL - front/rear corroded onto calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 100,517 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL - front/rear corroded onto calipers (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both faded (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 97,249 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL - front/rear onto brake calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 97,247 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL - front/rear onto brake calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 93,218 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres perishing outer edges 3-4mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Onto caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 93,215 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres perishing outer edges 3-4mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Onto caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 89,096 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 89,093 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 86,099 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 86,099 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 81,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe unions by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 76,649 miles

Brake pipe unions by fuel tank corroded

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,273 miles

Brake pipe unions corroded up by fuel tank

Pass 22 Jun 2016 64,028 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 57,683 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 46,078 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,078 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 36,397 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 27,614 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring broken 19
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 13
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DS09 EJY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 86,550 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 Turbo Edition Tid 150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS09 EJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DS09 EJY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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