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DV59 FNJ

2009 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,566 mi
Last recorded138,566 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 FNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2021 138,566 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 133,920 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 133,911 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 235-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 126,105 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy Pipe Worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm -- 235 45 17 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm Worn On Inner Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 126,105 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy Pipe Worn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm -- 235 45 17 -- (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm Worn On Inner Edge Of Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 114,989 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 96,783 miles

child seat fitted to N/S/R

emissions too clean

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,775 miles

FRONT PADS LOW, BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LIMIT AND MISHAPED, EMISSIONS TO CLEAN TO REGISTER

Pass 12 Jul 2014 69,785 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,214 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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DV59 FNJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FNJ, 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 FNJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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