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DN09 GCF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

213,440 mi
Last recorded213,440 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 GCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 213,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 207,082 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 207,082 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 198,935 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mangement lamp on

Fail 12 Dec 2017 198,934 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine mangement lamp on

Pass 18 Nov 2016 188,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 179,822 miles

Front wiper motor is faulty but still working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front driver handle is faulty but can be readily opened or closed

engine management light is on

Pass 19 May 2015 166,950 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 153,917 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 153,917 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 139,327 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 137,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 116,548 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 113,370 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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DN09 GCF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DN09 GCF, 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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DN09 GCF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2009.

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