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DE09 JGF

2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

162,076 mi
Last recorded162,076 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A73,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 JGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 162,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 162,044 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing offside front and rear/ nearside rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 152,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 152,013 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 143,411 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 134,376 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 115,044 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 100,877 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covere/under covers fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2019 94,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre badly perished inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 90,839 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 90,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,363 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 77,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,214 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 67,214 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 57,962 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 46,025 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,641 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 33,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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DE09 JGF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Silver 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 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 73,218 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 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE09 JGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE09 JGF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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