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DE09 GBX

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,626 mi
Last recorded158,626 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 158,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 154,834 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 150,058 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 145,568 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 145,566 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 137,433 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 21 Jun 2022 137,433 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Mar 2021 124,959 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 112,677 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 99,367 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 87,161 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,745 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 58,705 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,916 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,352 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 29,585 miles

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

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

offside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,282 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 GBX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GBX, 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 GBX registered?

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

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