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DY58 HSZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,972 mi
Last recorded100,972 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 HSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 100,972 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 96,511 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 91,227 miles

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 underside of car corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 91,207 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 underside of car corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 89,863 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,506 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,424 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

Pass 28 Mar 2019 80,918 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,317 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,497 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall no exposed cord

Fail 3 Apr 2017 68,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front tyre cut to outer sidewall no exposed cord

Pass 22 Mar 2016 44,294 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,728 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Mar 2015 41,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2014 39,145 miles

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

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

both rear tyres splitting in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2013 31,804 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 31,804 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,952 miles

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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DY58 HSZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DY58 HSZ, 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 DY58 HSZ registered?

DY58 HSZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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The MOT history for DY58 HSZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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