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DV09 DPX

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,287 mi
Last recorded133,287 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 DPX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 133,287 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside Chassis Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Chassis Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At Upper Shock Absorber Attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Adjacent to Rear Trailing Arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At Upper Shock Absorber Attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc, Attached Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray and Bodysill Covers in situ preventing full inspection of some testable items and prescribed area's

Fail 21 Apr 2026 133,285 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside Rear Braking Effort Low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail Top Bearing Assembly (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake Caliper Union Leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark ( See above Failure ) (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside Chassis Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Chassis Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At Upper Shock Absorber Attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Adjacent to Rear Trailing Arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At Upper Shock Absorber Attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc, Attached Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Undertray and Bodysill Covers in situ preventing full inspection of some testable items and prescribed area's

Pass 29 Apr 2025 130,458 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 130,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 124,377 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 May 2023 120,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 116,628 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 116,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2021 111,790 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2020 107,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,774 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 89,249 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,644 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2017 77,644 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 65,011 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2015 54,692 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,521 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 36,292 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,247 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 DPX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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