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DV09 AUT

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,089 mi
Last recorded55,089 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 55,089 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 55,069 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel leak from filter under vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 54,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 53,683 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 49,862 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 46,228 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 46,228 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 44,792 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 43,853 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 42,533 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2018 42,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 40,784 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,972 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 37,972 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 35,311 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 35,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 32,892 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,983 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 19,414 miles

emissions not readable too low

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 AUT 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 DV09 AUT, 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 DV09 AUT registered?

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

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