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DY09 LGE

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,791 mi
Last recorded90,791 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 LGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 90,791 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 90,790 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 87,548 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 87,548 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 78,367 miles

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

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

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

battery light on

Pass 17 Mar 2016 71,599 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 71,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 63,081 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,763 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,784 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 20,530 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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DY09 LGE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DY09 LGE, 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 DY09 LGE registered?

DY09 LGE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is DY09 LGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 LGE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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