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DY09 UXT

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,796 mi
Last recorded126,796 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 126,796 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 121,245 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 113,687 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 113,687 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge irregular wear pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 100,917 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Unable to see rear inner brake pads

Fail 20 Oct 2017 100,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Unable to see rear inner brake pads

Pass 17 Nov 2016 83,568 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 83,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,267 miles

Crack in windscreen outside of zone A not effecting drivers view of road

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,883 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 49,207 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 49,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 35,616 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 35,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UXT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UXT, 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 UXT registered?

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

Is DY09 UXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 UXT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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