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DY09 UXV

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,614 mi
Last recorded98,614 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 UXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 98,614 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 98,614 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 98,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 98,611 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively binding Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 98,608 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 98,603 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2021 98,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 98,406 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 98,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 96,452 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,161 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 90,478 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slight out of shape on inner edges.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,476 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres slight out of shape on inner edges.

Fail 23 Jul 2015 85,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 85,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 79,303 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,744 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 72,744 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 71,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 56,438 miles

Front 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 UXV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 UXV, 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 UXV registered?

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

Is DY09 UXV safe to buy?

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