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DS09 EKR

2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,427 mi
Last recorded113,427 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A73,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 EKR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 113,427 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 111,498 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 109,050 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 106,271 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 106,181 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 101,259 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 101,208 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 96,215 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 90,995 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 84,125 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 79,374 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 73,231 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2015 66,975 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 63,026 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 56,194 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,218 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts in treads (not to ply)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,379 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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DS09 EKR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 73,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS09 EKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DS09 EKR registered?

DS09 EKR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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