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DY58 HUK

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,296 mi
Last recorded152,296 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY58 HUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 152,296 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both dips not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall & inner edge. 225-45-17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected bent. track rod. (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. steel exposed. 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge.. change asap. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. also slightly out of shape. change asap. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 122,250 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 122,246 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 102,368 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 102,086 miles

Fuel system component leaking tank/filter area (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 95,006 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 80,210 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 66,266 miles

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

o/s/r tyre inner side wall split but not showing cords

Pass 2 Mar 2012 48,156 miles

front discs lipped

Fail 1 Mar 2012 48,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs lipped

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/f wiper smearing

Fail 28 Dec 2011 48,026 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 48,026 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 HUK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DY58 HUK, 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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DY58 HUK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2009.

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