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DY59 GXV

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,733 mi
Last recorded47,733 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 GXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 47,733 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting pivot bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting pivot bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 47,705 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting pivot bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting pivot bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 46,977 miles

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

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

nearside front plus offside front coil springs touch body in jacked / raised position

Fail 8 Jul 2025 46,975 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front plus offside front coil springs touch body in jacked / raised position

Pass 9 Jul 2024 45,622 miles

Nearside front strut top bearing plate snagging on lock to lock

Pass 5 Jul 2023 43,744 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 43,744 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Top mount bearing seized. Roughness and not allowing free movement of the spring when turning left and right. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 39,881 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front top mount slightly rough

Offside Front top mount slightly rough

undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 22 Jul 2021 38,676 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 37,728 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened creaking and grabbing on lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 36,008 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 33,568 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 31,456 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 29,137 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 27,216 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 25,056 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,680 miles

nearside rear tyre outer tyre wall perished

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 GXV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GXV, 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 DY59 GXV registered?

DY59 GXV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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