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DY09 UYG

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,604 mi
Last recorded139,604 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 139,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 126,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 120,835 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 113,574 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2020 113,573 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 104,667 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 104,666 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 99,459 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 99,457 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 93,254 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 93,250 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 81,913 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 64,154 miles

front ytres worn on edges

offside wiper blade worn at middle

Pass 21 Mar 2014 37,836 miles

offside front tyre almost bald on inner shoulder.

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 37,836 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

offside front tyre almost bald on inner shoulder.

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 26,712 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,390 miles

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.

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 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.

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What year was DY09 UYG registered?

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

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