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DV09 OXA

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,629 mi
Last recorded150,629 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 150,629 miles

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Fail 23 Nov 2024 150,556 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

Rear SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 24 Nov 2023 143,083 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 143,069 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 143,009 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 138,802 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 126,690 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,835 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 101,236 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 101,236 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 90,939 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 79,352 miles

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 25 May 2017 79,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 27 May 2016 69,775 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 69,721 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 58,156 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2014 47,510 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 34,726 miles

emisions to clean to register on smoke machine

Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,630 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 OXA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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