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DY09 MRU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,495 mi
Last recorded54,495 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 54,495 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 54,495 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2024 53,695 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 53,695 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2023 52,831 miles

Age related corrosion on suspension and under body

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside spring cradle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 50,324 miles

Front shockabsorber casings heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2022 50,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shockabsorber casings heavily corroded

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 47,560 miles

Front exhaust system flexi webbing broken slight blown rest of exhaust system corroded

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

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

Osf nsr or brake ferrell s corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2021 47,546 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front exhaust system flexi webbing broken slight blown rest of exhaust system corroded

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

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

Osf nsr or brake ferrell s corroded

Rear backing plates rubbing against brake discs

Pass 15 Aug 2020 44,448 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 44,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 42,495 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 42,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 46,391 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 40,619 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 39,463 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 37,987 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 34,963 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 31,922 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 28,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 23,325 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DY09 MRU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

DY09 MRU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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