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DY59 GXL

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,307 mi
Last recorded181,307 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 GXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 181,307 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 167,050 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 154,067 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 141,882 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 126,789 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 111,351 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 11,274 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,834 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 98,834 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 95,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front upper strutt top bearings stiff in operation

Pass 14 Nov 2015 92,030 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 82,186 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 54,643 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 29,857 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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DY59 GXL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DY59 GXL, 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

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What year was DY59 GXL registered?

DY59 GXL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is DY59 GXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY59 GXL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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