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DV09 BNL

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,020 mi
Last recorded73,020 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 73,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Front drop link slight play

Fail 27 May 2025 73,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cut in sidewall

Offside Front drop link slight play

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 64,756 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside and outside edges

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 64,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 62,180 miles

N/S & O/S front discs worn and lipped

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

O/S headlamp output poor

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 62,180 miles

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

N/S & O/S front discs worn and lipped

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

O/S headlamp output poor

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 59,763 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 57,671 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 53,362 miles

N/S & O/S Rear flashers starting to fade

O/S Dip beam slightly weak

Rear tyres starting to age crack

Small chips in screen

Fail 26 Apr 2019 53,362 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S & O/S Rear flashers starting to fade

O/S Dip beam slightly weak

Rear tyres starting to age crack

Small chips in screen

Pass 21 Apr 2018 48,127 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 41,159 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 41,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,629 miles

Fuel filter housing damp

Pass 27 Mar 2015 28,534 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 21,899 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,419 miles

FRont tyres starting to perish

Sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,882 miles

N/S & O/S front tyres starting to perish

Nail in offside front tyre

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 BNL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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