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DV09 BWX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,624 mi
Last recorded142,624 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 142,624 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 141,827 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 130,776 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 130,497 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 118,137 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,044 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 93,324 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 88,070 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 61,497 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2016 61,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 60,229 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,967 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,835 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 24,351 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 BWX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BWX, 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 BWX registered?

DV09 BWX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is DV09 BWX safe to buy?

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