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DY09 LGV

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,065 mi
Last recorded109,065 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 109,065 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2019 103,281 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 103,281 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 99,788 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 99,786 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 97,509 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lots of play ()

Fail 1 Feb 2017 97,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) lots of play ()

Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,320 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 93,320 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 87,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,157 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 54,149 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 49,291 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

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

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 LGV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY09 LGV registered?

DY09 LGV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2009.

Is DY09 LGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 LGV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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