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DN58 AHV

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,043 mi
Last recorded117,043 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN58 AHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 117,043 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 106,882 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 99,946 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 99,855 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 88,381 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 88,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 78,093 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 77,152 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 77,152 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system AT CALIPER (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL DISCS WORN SLIGHTLY (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 65,987 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 65,987 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 60,047 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 60,047 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement BINDING (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 55,228 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 49,871 miles

engine bay cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

under-tray fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tear in o/s rear tyre wall (outer)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,941 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 31,964 miles

o/s/f tyre wear uneven

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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DN58 AHV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 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 DN58 AHV, 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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What year was DN58 AHV registered?

DN58 AHV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 2009.

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