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DV09 BNA

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,526 mi
Last recorded146,526 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 BNA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 146,526 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 145,073 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 138,859 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 138,641 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 138,240 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 136,804 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 129,263 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 122,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

under tray fitted underneath engine

Pass 12 May 2016 103,862 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 103,862 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 1 May 2015 88,691 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2015 88,691 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 75,390 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 62,593 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 52,906 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nsr disk slightly corroded

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 BNA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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