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DY09 MVV

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,745 mi
Last recorded136,745 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 136,745 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 132,012 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 129,456 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 127,607 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 127,607 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 124,442 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 118,150 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 118,140 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 105,234 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 95,180 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 86,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 78,051 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,877 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 53,132 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 53,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 41,780 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,080 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 32,080 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Brake pedal spongy

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 23,537 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,863 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 MVV 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 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MVV, 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 MVV registered?

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

Is DY09 MVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 MVV shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DY09 MVV have outstanding finance?

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