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DE09 ABF

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

150,289 mi
Last recorded150,289 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 ABF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 150,289 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2026 150,276 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 132,935 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Pipe in to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 123,160 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 115,217 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 108,703 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 101,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 101,372 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 94,133 miles

child seat fitted tested seat belts best i could

service due on dash

Fail 11 Jun 2018 94,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

child seat fitted tested seat belts best i could

service due on dash

Pass 12 Jun 2017 85,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the inside (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r Tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 12 Jun 2017 85,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on the inside (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r Tyre wearing on inside edge

rear disc in poor con (needs new really )

Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,416 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,823 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 65,823 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 54,481 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,078 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 26,820 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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DE09 ABF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DE09 ABF, 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 DE09 ABF registered?

DE09 ABF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for DE09 ABF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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