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DE09 JHV

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

176,553 mi
Last recorded176,553 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 176,553 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear lower hub bush/ onto lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 170,054 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 164,721 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 159,150 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass opaque. (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top rear arm bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 154,629 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 145,276 miles

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure sill cover (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 129,465 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 120,099 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 111,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread change asap (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread change asap (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 98,800 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 98,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 85,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 85,042 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 75,330 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 53,202 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 JHV 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 JHV, 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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DE09 JHV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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