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DT52 PAT

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,590 mi
Last recorded93,590 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDT52 PAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 93,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 92,303 miles

both front and both rear brake flexy hoses ferrulls corroded

Pass 14 May 2024 90,569 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 90,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside edge tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside edge trad area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 89,724 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 87,022 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 83,862 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,874 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 65,845 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 63,143 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,374 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 55,057 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2013 42,460 miles

O/s/f ,n/s/f , o/s/r tyre walls cut

Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,646 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 33,107 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 33,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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DT52 PAT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 DT52 PAT, 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 DT52 PAT registered?

DT52 PAT is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2009.

Is DT52 PAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DT52 PAT 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.

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