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DY09 VBN

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,494 mi
Last recorded74,494 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 74,494 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2025 71,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 68,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 67,766 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 67,766 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2022 64,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 57,841 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2021 57,841 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 56,448 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 51,560 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 51,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 47,796 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,172 miles

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 6 May 2016 42,356 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 37,240 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 37,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 33,592 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 33,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 26,328 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,067 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 VBN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DY09 VBN?

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What year was DY09 VBN registered?

DY09 VBN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is DY09 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 VBN shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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