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DY59 GXU

2010 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,189 mi
Last recorded134,189 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 GXU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 134,189 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 1 Mar 2024 123,937 miles

under body under sealed

Pass 6 Mar 2023 116,641 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under body under sealed

Pass 4 Mar 2022 107,476 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 107,268 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 97,120 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Fail 20 Feb 2021 97,054 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 89,604 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended...as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Replacement recommended...as marked (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 84,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended....235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,641 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 76,581 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 67,828 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 57,990 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 51,133 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 41,910 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 31,739 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 31,739 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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 GXU is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 76,001 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 DY59 GXU, 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 16 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DY59 GXU registered?

DY59 GXU is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2010.

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