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DV09 FUW

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,815 mi
Last recorded190,815 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 FUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 190,815 miles

rear lower gearbox mount becoming worn

Fail 16 Jul 2019 190,815 miles

Brake cable damaged Ns snapped (1.1.15 (a))

rear lower gearbox mount becoming worn

Fail 16 Jul 2019 190,815 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire DERV FILTER AREA (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear gearbox mount becoming deteriorated

strut top mounts noisy/rattling

Fail 8 Jul 2019 190,805 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire DERV FILTER AREA (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear gearbox mount becoming deteriorated

strut top mounts noisy/rattling

Pass 28 Jun 2018 165,469 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 165,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 143,361 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 143,361 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 126,918 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 112,196 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 74,688 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 74,688 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,765 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,769 miles

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

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

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 FUW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FUW, 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 FUW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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