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DU09 WUK

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,779 mi
Last recorded75,779 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 WUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 75,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre repairable ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust sleeve poor condition

Pass 6 May 2025 73,042 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 73,034 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 71,944 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 71,939 miles

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 70,389 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 70,384 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 68,588 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 68,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 65,655 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 62,996 miles

Both rear exhaust rubbers badly perished and cracking

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Fail 19 May 2018 62,950 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear exhaust rubbers badly perished and cracking

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,270 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

wearedges n/s front tyre 225/45/17

Fail 7 Apr 2017 56,266 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod (2.4.G.2)

perishing and cracking n/s rear tyre 225/45/17

wearedges n/s front tyre 225/45/17

Pass 18 Mar 2016 49,693 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 43,775 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing unevenly on outer edges

outer sills not fully inspected due to plastic covers

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,187 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,257 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,763 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 10,020 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 WUK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU09 WUK, 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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DU09 WUK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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