2009 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · DA09 WHP
2009 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 192,952 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 192,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA09 WHP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 192,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA09 WHP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Saab 9-3 (DA09 WHP) between June 2012 and September 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (19 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm (5.3.4”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
DA09 WHP Mileage History
- 25/06/201254,420 mi
- 19/04/201367,438 mi+13,018 mi
- 23/04/201367,438 mi
- 04/09/201472,366 mi+4,928 mi
- 19/08/201588,337 mi+15,971 mi
- 12/08/2016104,499 mi+16,162 mi
- 15/08/2016104,579 mi+80 mi
- 15/08/2017120,211 mi+15,632 mi
- 23/08/2018131,791 mi+11,580 mi
- 02/09/2019139,239 mi+7,448 mi
- 01/09/2020146,364 mi+7,125 mi
- 02/09/2020146,367 mi+3 mi
- 01/09/2021149,959 mi+3,592 mi
- 01/09/2021149,959 mi
- 25/08/2022159,578 mi+9,619 mi
- 31/08/2023171,344 mi+11,766 mi
- 01/09/2023171,348 mi+4 mi
- 28/08/2024180,088 mi+8,740 mi
- 29/08/2024180,096 mi+8 mi
- 02/09/2025192,951 mi+12,855 mi
- 02/09/2025192,952 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,504 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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