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DY59 GYR

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

42,531 mi
Last recorded42,531 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 GYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 42,531 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 40,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 38,938 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 38,938 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 35,956 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 35,481 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 33,718 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,150 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 32,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 29,846 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,332 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 24,277 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 24,277 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,611 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,568 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 GYR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GYR, 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 GYR registered?

DY59 GYR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is DY59 GYR safe to buy?

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