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DV09 BNX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,375 mi
Last recorded121,375 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 BNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 121,375 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 118,570 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 116,299 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 113,702 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 111,633 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 109,993 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,399 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 109,060 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 105,635 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 105,635 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 99,775 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 87,129 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 83,932 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 83,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 79,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,891 miles

Nearside front tyre has damage on outer wall.

Rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Fail 1 Oct 2014 72,888 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside front tyre has damage on outer wall.

Rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,058 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 56,082 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 56,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

EML ON

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

Pass 10 May 2012 51,129 miles

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

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

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

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 BNX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BNX, 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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What year was DV09 BNX registered?

DV09 BNX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for DV09 BNX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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