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DV09 BNO

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,919 mi
Last recorded121,919 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 121,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear offside & nearside backplates corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2026 121,901 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out rigger, support section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger, support section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear back plates corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2025 116,849 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 111,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens scratched & becoming dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens scratched & becoming dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 111,026 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens scratched & becoming dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens scratched & becoming dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 106,881 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 106,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 99,896 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 98,146 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 95,001 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 90,587 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 84,737 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 30 Mar 2017 79,749 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2017 79,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking at filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 72,915 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 67,106 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 7 Apr 2014 60,316 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,018 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 50,906 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 BNO 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 78.9%.

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

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