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DV09 DOJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,875 mi
Last recorded46,875 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 46,875 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 45,141 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 45,135 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 43,765 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 42,553 miles

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

Nearside steering rack gaitor has slight seepage

Pass 1 Feb 2022 40,967 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 39,508 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 34,609 miles

both rear tyres perished (11 years old)

Pass 18 May 2018 30,578 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 24,941 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 24,941 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 20,251 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 20,251 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 14,408 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 8,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2014 8,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DOJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV09 DOJ registered?

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

Is DV09 DOJ safe to buy?

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