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DV59 FLD

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,382 mi
Last recorded141,382 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 FLD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 141,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake pads worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded nearside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded offside rear coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 141,370 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/SANDN/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 134,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 129,156 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 123,146 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 123,146 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 115,103 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear to inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2017 110,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 105,862 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 105,862 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,217 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 105,217 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 91,381 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 65,163 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 47,572 miles

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

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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DV59 FLD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DV59 FLD, 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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DV59 FLD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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