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SO09 DTX

2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,793 mi
Last recorded135,793 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 15086,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO09 DTX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 135,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 131,700 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 126,445 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 122,789 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect also leaking fluid (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 118,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 118,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 114,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 106,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,694 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 87,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Aug 2016 76,157 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 66,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2014 59,142 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 59,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 54,693 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 54,693 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,436 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring broken 19
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 13
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SO09 DTX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 86,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO09 DTX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SO09 DTX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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