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DY09 LGU

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,720 mi
Last recorded84,720 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 LGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 84,720 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 76,470 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 70,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 67,404 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 63,448 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 59,881 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 59,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 57,280 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 54,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and upper dust cover has a very small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 49,718 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 45,390 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 45,390 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 39,355 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 39,355 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 35,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Fail 19 Jun 2015 35,129 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

offside rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 26 Jun 2013 29,547 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2012 26,768 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 LGU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DY09 LGU, 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 LGU registered?

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

Is DY09 LGU safe to buy?

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