2009 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · VU09 KOD
2009 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 136,523 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VU09 KOD Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/11/2026
- 136,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VU09 KOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Saab 9-3 (VU09 KOD) between February 2012 and November 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
VU09 KOD Mileage History
- 28/02/201214,033 mi
- 20/02/201321,446 mi+7,413 mi
- 27/02/201429,855 mi+8,409 mi
- 15/12/201434,663 mi+4,808 mi
- 10/12/201543,260 mi+8,597 mi
- 05/12/201651,687 mi+8,427 mi
- 09/12/201761,586 mi+9,899 mi
- 07/12/201869,907 mi+8,321 mi
- 07/12/201979,537 mi+9,630 mi
- 08/12/202087,151 mi+7,614 mi
- 08/10/202193,521 mi+6,370 mi
- 04/10/2022100,907 mi+7,386 mi
- 06/10/2023107,828 mi+6,921 mi
- 09/10/2023107,828 mi
- 08/10/2024113,417 mi+5,589 mi
- 01/10/2025124,001 mi+10,584 mi
- 07/10/2025124,223 mi+222 mi
- 02/11/2026136,523 mi+12,300 mi
Average of roughly 8,345 miles per year across 18 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: Poor
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
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- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
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- Intake Valve Wear (Cold Start)Serious
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