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DU09 WUD

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

164,597 mi
Last recorded164,597 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 WUD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 164,597 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 164,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 154,629 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 143,232 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 133,353 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 133,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint + top rubber split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 122,771 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

near/side/mirror cover missing

Pass 19 Sep 2015 118,757 miles

nail in near/side/rear tyre

near/side outer mirror cover missing

Pass 5 Sep 2014 114,303 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 May 2013 92,954 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 25 May 2012 69,166 miles

both rear tyres centre treads slight splits/cracks

emissions too clean for smoke meter to pick up

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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DU09 WUD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DU09 WUD, 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 DU09 WUD registered?

DU09 WUD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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