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MC09 DOW

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,098 mi
Last recorded103,098 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC09 DOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 103,098 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 99,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 95,733 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 93,432 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 91,596 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 88,769 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 87,485 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 83,046 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 77,840 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 77,840 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,792 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 73,792 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 70,025 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 64,003 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 51,437 miles

Front brake disc's are slightly worn and corroded

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

Pass 29 May 2013 40,909 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)

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 21 Mar 2012 25,493 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 25,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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MC09 DOW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MC09 DOW, 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 MC09 DOW registered?

MC09 DOW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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