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DE09 DWJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,726 mi
Last recorded91,726 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 91,726 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 91,721 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 86,441 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 86,437 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front noise when spinning wheel posable back plate

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also slight cut in outer tyre wall no cords fitted (4.1.E.1)

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

covers / under tray fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 75,733 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

covers / under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2016 75,732 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

covers / under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,661 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 70,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre nail in tread

Pass 18 Sep 2014 58,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,183 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,731 miles

Front under tray broke, temp repair.

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 38,731 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front under tray broke, temp repair.

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 29,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 29,097 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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DE09 DWJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DWJ, 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 DWJ registered?

DE09 DWJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 April 2009.

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