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DY09 MVA

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

170,040 mi
Last recorded170,040 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 MVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 170,040 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 163,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

exhaust flexi deteriated

Fail 5 Jul 2018 163,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2354517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

exhaust flexi deteriated

Pass 20 Mar 2017 152,112 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 152,087 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 143,004 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 143,003 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 134,264 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 117,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2013 86,470 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,073 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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DY09 MVA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 DY09 MVA, 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 DY09 MVA registered?

DY09 MVA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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