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DY09 MVJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

176,128 mi
Last recorded176,128 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 MVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 176,128 miles

Front Exhaust Flexi Downpipe Worn

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 176,128 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both Obscure (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust Heatshield Insecure

Front Flexi Exhaust Downpipe Worn & Corroded

Nearside Rear Number Plate Light Dim

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill Panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 174,847 miles

Front Flexi Exhaust Downpipe Worn

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 174,846 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread Cracked & Split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Flexi Exhaust Downpipe Worn

Nearside Rear No Plate Light Dim

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Shock Absorbers Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 173,863 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 172,457 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 172,438 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 171,184 miles

Nearside Front antiroll bar link balljoint cover slightly deteriorating

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2021 169,523 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 160,528 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 160,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 149,745 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 149,745 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both pads low (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 140,199 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 140,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 129,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 121,466 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 121,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 106,519 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 84,721 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch stiff operation

Pass 15 Mar 2013 65,362 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,461 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

font brake pads 90% worn

front brake discs heavily lipped

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 MVJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MVJ, 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 MVJ registered?

DY09 MVJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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