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DY59 GYN

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,154 mi
Last recorded151,154 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 151,154 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 144,656 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2025 144,589 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 136,576 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 133,397 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 129,968 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 126,548 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 120,999 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 120,875 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 120,875 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 114,876 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 110,394 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 110,394 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 103,362 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 103,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,820 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 87,818 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH VERY CLOSE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,983 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,581 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 39,679 miles

advise slight misting on o/s/f shocker

advise very slight play in o/s/f stabiliser bar

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 GYN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GYN, 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 GYN registered?

DY59 GYN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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