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DV09 FVA

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,766 mi
Last recorded133,766 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 133,766 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 122,510 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 102,176 miles

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

reg plate poorly secured

windscreen chipped

wipers poor

Fail 27 May 2015 102,174 miles

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

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

front brake discs badly worn need changing now

reg plates poorly secured

windscreen chipped

wipers poor

Pass 17 Jun 2014 75,732 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 75,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre on legal limit recommend replacement a.s.a.p.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 58,396 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,698 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 FVA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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