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T2 DBR

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

132,884 mi
Last recorded132,884 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT2 DBR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 132,884 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 130,990 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 127,065 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 121,030 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 114,250 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 114,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 109,403 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 105,366 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2019 98,535 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 91,716 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 91,716 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 86,562 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 78,418 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 67,517 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 57,604 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 48,793 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 41,407 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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T2 DBR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This 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 T2 DBR, 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 T2 DBR registered?

T2 DBR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is T2 DBR safe to buy?

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