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DY09 MVN

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

109,352 mi
Last recorded109,352 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 109,352 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 109,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 105,531 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 101,375 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 101,375 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,916 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 91,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 86,012 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 81,309 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 75,396 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 65,729 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2018 65,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 55,845 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 48,052 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 41,968 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 41,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 32,352 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 32,352 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 24,017 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 19,487 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 12,904 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 MVN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DY09 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

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

Is DY09 MVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 MVN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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