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DV09 FUT

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,799 mi
Last recorded152,799 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 152,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 152,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield loose

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 141,376 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 141,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam poor connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 131,247 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 115,663 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 115,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2017 107,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 107,524 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,414 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front undertray obscuring view of testable items

Offside Front seatbelt retracting mechanism getting weak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 87,219 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 69,198 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 52,835 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 52,835 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2012 42,913 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 FUT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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