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DE09 GKV

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,770 mi
Last recorded118,770 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 118,770 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 118,770 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 115,052 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 109,377 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 103,532 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 96,676 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,289 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 94,284 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 85,972 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 77,542 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,307 miles

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)

both rear tyres inner edge irregular wear

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 58,926 miles

both rear tyres mishaping on inner tread

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,347 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 40,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,347 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 GKV 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 86.7%.

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 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 GKV, 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 GKV registered?

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

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