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DV09 DNX

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,834 mi
Last recorded122,834 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 122,834 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holes in pipe adjacent to flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner pads on axle, have worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened body of strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened body of strut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone burst in swept area of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and adjacent areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 118,622 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 114,530 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2024 114,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin Uneven brake pad wear across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 114,510 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2023 110,608 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 110,608 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 106,863 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 102,912 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear axle slight corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2020 83,037 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer tread area.

Fail 2 Mar 2020 83,037 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer tread area.

Pass 26 Nov 2019 81,889 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 81,887 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 74,068 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 66,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 61,502 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 49,449 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 40,480 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,313 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 34,313 miles

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

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 29 Mar 2013 26,992 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,311 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 DNX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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