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DS09 EKU

2009 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

89,418 mi
Last recorded89,418 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 EKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 89,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 89,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 81,806 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 79,261 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSF / OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 79,261 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule OSF / OSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 77,224 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 73,183 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking tread / abnormal wear 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 69,882 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,166 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension mounts corroded - Both

Pass 13 Jun 2018 61,798 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing mounting bracket (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 59,135 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 56,164 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 56,164 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 52,056 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 49,521 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 46,221 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 20,959 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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DS09 EKU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EKU, 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 DS09 EKU registered?

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

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