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DV09 DPF

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,445 mi
Last recorded91,445 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 91,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts, cracking on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside washer jet is not working

Fail 18 Jan 2024 91,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,892 miles

defect (on lens) and lamp output on off side headlamp

Fail 19 Jan 2023 88,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper A/R/B J/Cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper A/R/B J/Cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

defect (on lens) and lamp output on off side headlamp

Pass 26 Jan 2022 79,900 miles

advise nearside front and offside front tyres approaching 2mm wear bar indicators 215x55x16 recommend replacement near future

advise nearside rear panel accident damaged but no sharp edges and nothing likely to fall off

Pass 26 Jan 2021 68,993 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 68,993 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2020 62,831 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 55,559 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 50,645 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 50,643 miles

brake caliper leaking BOTH REAR CALIPERS,, (3.6.A.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 45,005 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,883 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 44,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 40,038 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 33,358 miles

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 14 Nov 2013 26,832 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 24,758 miles

zero emission reading

Pass 15 Mar 2012 18,649 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 DPF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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

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