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DV59 HZL

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,343 mi
Last recorded147,343 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 147,343 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 143,733 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 143,733 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front both Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 140,848 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2023 136,604 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 131,854 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 127,380 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 127,380 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 125,763 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 125,763 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 122,279 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 122,279 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 116,476 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 116,465 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 111,398 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 101,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,992 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 79,191 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,989 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,049 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 HZL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HZL, 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 HZL registered?

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

Is DV59 HZL safe to buy?

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