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DV09 BNJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,009 mi
Last recorded68,009 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 68,009 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 68,008 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 66,846 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 65,042 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 65,042 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 63,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,110 miles

Front evidence of fuel leak engine area

Nearside Rear evidence of fuel leak filter housing area

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 60,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front evidence of fuel leak engine area

Nearside Rear evidence of fuel leak filter housing area

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,931 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,509 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,529 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 49,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

cut in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 34,835 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,414 miles

Long travel on handbrake.

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

Stone chips in windscreen.

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 BNJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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