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DAF 1

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,530 mi
Last recorded56,530 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAF 1
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 56,530 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 50,543 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 43,929 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 42,257 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 40,373 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty Indicator interment faulty switch. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 39,390 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 39,390 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 37,158 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 35,983 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 34,619 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 22,978 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 22,978 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 18,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 13,681 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 24 Sep 2014 13,681 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 11 Nov 2013 12,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 12,333 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 7,726 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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DAF 1 is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DAF 1, 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 DAF 1 registered?

DAF 1 is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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