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DE09 DWF

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

124,840 mi
Last recorded124,840 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 DWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 124,840 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 118,537 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 118,533 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2024 112,710 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 103,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 96,816 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 96,816 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 95,630 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 92,644 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 85,529 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 77,172 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 68,905 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 60,381 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,205 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,916 miles

slight movement rack arm assy n/s/f

Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,545 miles

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

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 DWF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE09 DWF, 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 DE09 DWF registered?

DE09 DWF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is DE09 DWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 DWF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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