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DY09 VBL

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,064 mi
Last recorded89,064 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 89,064 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 89,064 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 86,765 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 86,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 85,030 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn slightly on the inner and outer edges 215/55/16

Pass 30 Dec 2021 82,556 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

nsr tyre cracking between the tread 215/55/16

Pass 30 Dec 2020 79,592 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 79,592 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 76,502 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 72,816 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 68,424 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 5 Dec 2016 64,628 miles

Advise emissions too low to register a result

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both more so on inner edges (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 61,833 miles

Engine covers obscuring some components

Offside rear tyre - inner edge worn

Under trays obscuring some components

Pass 8 Dec 2014 53,802 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2014 44,446 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,952 miles

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

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

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

oil breather pipe split

Pass 30 Mar 2012 34,755 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 34,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 VBL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

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

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