2009 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · 2 ADC
2009 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 19 May 2009. Recorded mileage 32,604 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2009
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,604 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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2 ADC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 32,604 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
2 ADC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Saab 9-3 (2 ADC) between June 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
2 ADC Mileage History
- 16/06/202331,681 mi
- 07/10/202432,036 mi+355 mi
- 08/10/202432,051 mi+15 mi
- 10/12/202532,588 mi+537 mi
- 11/12/202532,604 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Intake Valve Wear (Cold Start)Serious
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