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D17 AVC

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,284 mi
Last recorded103,284 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 AVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 103,284 miles

both front shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system surface corrosion

n/s/f steering rack gaitor slightly insecure

n/s/r tyre slight cracking on outer sidewall

rear suspension arms surface corrosion

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2026 103,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system surface corrosion

n/s/f steering rack gaitor slightly insecure

n/s/r tyre slight cracking on outer sidewall

o/s/f brake pads worn

rear suspension arms surface corrosion

various parts and places have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2025 98,647 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges and cracking inside tread

front brake discs pitted

Fail 14 Feb 2025 98,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges and cracking inside tread

front brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Feb 2024 92,798 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 92,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 85,112 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 85,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked and perished to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking inbetween the tread 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread and worn on the outer edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking between the tread 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 74,274 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 74,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 60,695 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 56,933 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 49,571 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 49,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 38,986 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,006 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 30,566 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 25,712 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 21,698 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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D17 AVC 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 70%.

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 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 D17 AVC, 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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D17 AVC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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