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DS09 ODW

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,771 mi
Last recorded170,771 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 ODW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 170,771 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Apr 2024 159,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 159,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front side mirror cover missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 159,013 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Side mirror casing missing

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Various parts of chassis starting to corrode

Pass 12 Oct 2018 134,009 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 134,009 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 105,945 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 105,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 77,064 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 77,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 44,689 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,414 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 35,414 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 26,075 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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DS09 ODW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS09 ODW, 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 DS09 ODW registered?

DS09 ODW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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