MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,604 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened both rear upper shock absorber mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering linkage likely to become detached offside steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all shock absorbers have a reduced dampening effect
all tyres close to legal limit
both rear upper suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated
front and rear subframes slightly corroded
general corrosion to vehilce underside and exposed components
nearside rear track control arm rubber gaiter slightly deteriorated
Rear 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front exhaust flexi section deteriorated and leaking
rear sub frame corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear axle corroded
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear slight play top void bush
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)
metal coolant pipes on front of engine corroded
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear slight play top void bush
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded (3.5.1i)
metal coolant pipes on front of engine corroded
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
front ytres worn on edges
offside wiper blade worn at middle
offside front tyre almost bald on inner shoulder.
plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
offside front tyre almost bald on inner shoulder.
plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
DY09 UYG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 UYG, 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
How do I check the history of DY09 UYG?
You can check the full history of DY09 UYG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was DY09 UYG registered?
DY09 UYG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2009.
Is DY09 UYG safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY09 UYG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DY09 UYG have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DY09 UYG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.