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DV09 OWY

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,001 mi
Last recorded95,001 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV09 OWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 95,001 miles

Central Front windscreen has stone chip less than 40mm zone b

Pass 13 Feb 2025 90,564 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 85,944 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

windscreen stone chipped not in wiper zone

Pass 9 Feb 2023 80,528 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 75,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 68,664 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 56,938 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 49,958 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 39,435 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 39,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 38,997 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 34,535 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 29,776 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 17,578 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 19,616 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 11,393 miles

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

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre getting low

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 OWY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWY, 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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What year was DV09 OWY registered?

DV09 OWY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

Is DV09 OWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV09 OWY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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