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DV59 HZX

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,110 mi
Last recorded167,110 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 HZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 167,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 166,992 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2017 161,277 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 146,116 miles

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 146,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating juddering (3.7.B.3)

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 123,591 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

oil leak onto exhaust pipe

Fail 23 Sep 2015 123,141 miles

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

oil leak onto exhaust pipe

Pass 30 Sep 2014 103,631 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,833 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 61,065 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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DV59 HZX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DV59 HZX, 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 DV59 HZX registered?

DV59 HZX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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