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DX09 UKB

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,312 mi
Last recorded154,312 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX09 UKB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 154,312 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 153,662 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 143,451 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 125,158 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 125,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements sticker inside margin (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 112,480 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Aug 2020 104,068 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Aug 2020 104,068 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 95,031 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 95,011 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system At caliper. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,929 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 77,991 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 77,991 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Splitting on inner side wall. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Splitting on inner side wall. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,069 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 55,303 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 55,303 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 44,443 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 31,027 miles

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

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

near side front tyre worn on edges

near side rear tyre tread cracking

off side rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2012 21,041 miles

nail in osr tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2012 19,399 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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DX09 UKB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DX09 UKB, 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 DX09 UKB registered?

DX09 UKB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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