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DV09 FUY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,617 mi
Last recorded144,617 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 144,617 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front anti roll bar drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres 215/55 zr6 97w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 142,442 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 142,442 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 140,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 140,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 137,922 miles

both front coil springs corroded

handbrake has slight travel

steering box slightly leaking

Pass 17 Dec 2021 135,398 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 135,398 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 132,439 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 132,438 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

service lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Dec 2019 127,583 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 117,944 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 110,974 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 110,972 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 95,275 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 84,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 68,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 54,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 8 Apr 2013 37,351 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2013 37,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,733 miles

off side rear tyre worn uneverly on inner edge 215/5516v

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 FUY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FUY, 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 FUY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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