CarVerify

Free Car Check

DS09 EKP

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,359 mi
Last recorded130,359 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 EKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 130,359 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 130,359 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 119,359 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 106,697 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 94,864 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 94,864 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 80,813 miles

both rear lower suspension arm bushes perished-front and rear brake discs slightly worn-

Pass 15 May 2020 79,373 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 75,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2018 71,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible Joint Blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Pass 15 May 2017 68,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread but cords not exposed

Nearside Rear caliper, hand brake lever not on rest at caliper

Offside Rear road wheel tyre bead rim damaged.

both rear coil springs poor condition

Pass 18 May 2016 63,540 miles

Exhaust front pipe flexible joint is blowing

Pass 20 Jul 2015 56,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 47,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 38,711 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 28,868 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DS09 EKP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DS09 EKP, 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

How do I check the history of DS09 EKP?

You can check the full history of DS09 EKP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DS09 EKP registered?

DS09 EKP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is DS09 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS09 EKP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DS09 EKP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DS09 EKP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.