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DV09 DPK

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,625 mi
Last recorded113,625 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 113,625 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 111,997 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 109,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 109,937 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

REAR AXLE CORRODED NOT WEAKENED.

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive REAR AXLE CORRODED NOT WEAKENED. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 109,816 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 105,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly deterated ( craze cracking in plastic ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly deterated ( craze cracking in plastic ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 105,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly deterated ( craze cracking in plastic ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens slightly deterated ( craze cracking in plastic ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perish cracking/ tearing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perish cracking/tearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perish cracking/tearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn edges & heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 101,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn edges & heavily perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 98,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 92,821 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 92,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 85,904 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 77,336 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 67,554 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 67,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 55,559 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 34,667 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DPK 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 72.2%.

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 DPK, 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 DPK registered?

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

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