2009 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · DA09 WKM

The Saab 9-3 presents as roadworthy following its most recent test on 27 August 2025 at 128,896 miles, where the tester recorded a pass with no defects. The maintenance trend appears stable across the three years of available records, with each eventual pass showing a clean sheet and no outstanding advisories. The vehicle carries a clean mechanical record on paper, with no corrosion, suspension, brake, or emissions concerns logged by any examiner. Mileage progression sits within typical bounds for a 2009 vehicle. The record shows 117,211 miles at the August 2023 test, rising to 123,451 miles in September 2024 and 128,896 miles by August 2025. That equates to roughly 5,700 to 6,000 miles per year across the logged period, below the 7,582-mile annual average implied by the odometer. The sparse history offers only three pass outcomes and two same-day failures, with no defects cited on any failure entry, suggesting administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion, as the MOT record logs no advisories yet offers no detail on chassis condition for a 17-year-old car. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant physical checks despite the absence of flagged wear. The two failed tests on 26 August 2025 and 6 September 2024, both with zero defects recorded, point to documentation or presentation errors at the testing station rather than owner neglect of consumables. Given the clean advisory history and modest annual use, previous keepers appear to have maintained basic upkeep without deferred mechanical work. The lack of recurring faults means no worsening pattern exists in the data. Verify the V5C and test certificates match the quoted mileages before purchase, as the same-day fail-and-pass sequence at 128,896 miles invites confirmation of genuine test conduct.