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A15 FET

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

63,031 mi
Last recorded63,031 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 FET
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 63,031 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 59,099 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 56,757 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 55,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 53,054 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 50,843 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside wing mirror glass burnt

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Jun 2019 47,606 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside wing mirror glass burnt

Rear heat shield insecure

windscreen chipped

Pass 20 Jun 2018 45,402 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 41,650 miles

cracking between treads n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,204 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 39,204 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,789 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,735 miles

o/s/r tyre perished and spliting

Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,773 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 21,212 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 18,729 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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A15 FET is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A15 FET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A15 FET registered?

A15 FET is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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