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DV09 DNN

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,861 mi
Last recorded57,861 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 57,861 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2026 57,831 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2025 54,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 51,001 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 49,918 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 49,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 47,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre is old and has uneven wear

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

Offside Rear Inner tyre is old and has uneven wear

Pass 17 Mar 2021 45,942 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 45,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 44,276 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,693 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 38,824 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 35,767 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 31,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to be measured

Fail 24 Mar 2015 31,311 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to be measured

Pass 19 Mar 2014 27,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 23,843 miles

emissions to clean to be measured

rear brake pads looking visably low

under tray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,448 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 DNN 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 83.3%.

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

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