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DV09 BMZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,127 mi
Last recorded92,127 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2023 92,127 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2022 84,853 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 83,755 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 84,749 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXI PIPE (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,785 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 79,785 miles

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

front anti roll bar links have slight play

Pass 18 May 2019 75,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 75,017 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 70,540 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 May 2018 70,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,879 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 60,879 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,863 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 55,863 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 47,709 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,255 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 40,255 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 34,813 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 34,813 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,765 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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DV09 BMZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BMZ, 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 BMZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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