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DV59 FLN

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

235,818 mi
Last recorded235,818 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 235,818 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 211,151 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 188,769 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 182,877 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 182,868 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 164,969 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 164,969 miles

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2017 145,443 miles

Offside Front slight play in track rod

Fail 23 Mar 2017 145,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front slight play in track rod

Pass 7 Apr 2016 134,901 miles

Both rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play, D-bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2015 124,871 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 116,507 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 2013 98,915 miles

slight noise from strut tops on turning lock to lock

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 FLN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DV59 FLN, 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 DV59 FLN registered?

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

Is DV59 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV59 FLN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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