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DN09 GDO

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,170 mi
Last recorded155,170 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN09 GDO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 155,170 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 151,023 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 151,023 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 145,902 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 139,417 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 132,159 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 126,345 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 126,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 131,596 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2018 110,249 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 103,243 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 97,242 miles

o/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn on inside

Fail 23 Jun 2016 97,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low inner edge and slight stepping

Offside Rear Inner tyre heavily stepping in tread

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter damp

Pass 22 Jul 2015 92,689 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 86,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre cut on tread, no cords showing

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 71,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,269 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 GDO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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