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DV09 AUO

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,908 mi
Last recorded155,908 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 AUO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 155,908 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 155,908 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 142,920 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 139,165 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 139,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 137,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 134,723 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 124,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm now (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 113,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

coolant pipe corroded on engine

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2018 95,713 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 81,652 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 67,224 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2016 67,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 54,090 miles

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

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 28 Mar 2014 48,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013
Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,389 miles

front pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing thin

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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DV09 AUO 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 DV09 AUO, 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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DV09 AUO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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