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DN09 GBF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,320 mi
Last recorded88,320 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 GBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,320 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

eng cover fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2018 88,320 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

eng cover fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 237,364 miles

Front coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 223,909 miles

Rear wear in track control arm bushes

Fail 18 Oct 2015 223,899 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear wear in track control arm bushes

Fail 10 Oct 2014 198,363 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 198,363 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 173,119 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 163,618 miles

front windscreen has damage on n/s/f not affecting drivers view.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 122,501 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 122,493 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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DN09 GBF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DN09 GBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN09 GBF registered?

DN09 GBF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is DN09 GBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN09 GBF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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