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DV09 BXC

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,791 mi
Last recorded82,791 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 82,791 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2025 78,929 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 69,718 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 60,052 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 47,667 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 37,096 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 33,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 33,491 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Slight noise from wheel bearing

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 29,376 miles

both front tyres have uneven wear

Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,676 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 27,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,640 miles

both o/s and n/s rear tyres slight wear on outer edges

Fail 27 Mar 2013 24,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both o/s and n/s rear tyres slight wear on outer edges

Pass 27 Apr 2012 20,683 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

N/S/R BRAKE DISC CORRODED

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 BXC 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 85.7%.

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 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

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

Is DV09 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV09 BXC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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