2009 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · DV09 HPE
2009 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 156,891 miles. MOT expired on 03 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV09 HPE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2025
- 156,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV09 HPE 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 (DV09 HPE) between April 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DV09 HPE Mileage History
- 04/04/2022130,242 mi
- 28/03/2023137,950 mi+7,708 mi
- 31/03/2023137,969 mi+19 mi
- 28/03/2024148,010 mi+10,041 mi
- 06/03/2025156,891 mi+8,881 mi
Average of roughly 9,122 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: Below Average
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- 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
2007-2009 petrol models can suffer from soft intake valves that lose compression when cold.
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