CarVerify

Free Car Check

DV09 FVN

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

207,945 mi
Last recorded207,945 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 207,945 miles

front flexi section shows signs of a leak

front number plate poor condition

Fail 2 May 2019 207,943 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front number plate poor condition

rear brake disc poor condition

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sealed up (6.1.2 (a))

front flexi section shows signs of a leak

Pass 21 Apr 2018 193,628 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

screen damage

Fail 21 Apr 2018 193,628 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

screen damage

Pass 20 Dec 2016 169,212 miles

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

F REG PLATE DAMAGE.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE NAIL.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

Fail 20 Dec 2016 169,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

CORROSION MISC R SUSPENSION AREA.

F REG PLATE DAMAGE.

MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.

O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE NAIL.

SCREEN DAMAGE.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 158,146 miles

nail in off side rear tyre

slight play in near side front anti roll bar link

vibration through car poss dual mass flywheel

Fail 6 Jan 2016 158,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nail in off side rear tyre

slight play in near side front anti roll bar link

vibration through car poss dual mass flywheel

Pass 3 Dec 2014 140,596 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

noise from front coil springs/lock to lock

offside rear tyre tread perishing/tread lumpy

undertray damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2014 112,399 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 112,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,485 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,214 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2012 75,214 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DV09 FVN 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 FVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DV09 FVN?

You can check the full history of DV09 FVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DV09 FVN registered?

DV09 FVN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2009.

Is DV09 FVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV09 FVN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DV09 FVN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DV09 FVN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.