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BF59 FHW

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,183 mi
Last recorded145,183 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 145,183 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust flexi outer casing /mesh damaged

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened And N/S Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Bracket corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And suspension components that attach to subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2024 139,541 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 134,470 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 125,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 118,825 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH - weak (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - inner edges/shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 118,825 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH - weak (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - inner edges/shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 116,605 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 111,876 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 104,735 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 98,787 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 98,787 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded unions alongside fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 88,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper alongside fuel tank, brake pipe unions corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BRAKE UNION ABOVE FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 77,448 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BRAKE UNION ABOVE FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 65,684 miles

BRAKE PIPE UNIONS CORRODED OSR(along side fuel tank)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 59,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 43,646 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BF59 FHW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 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 BF59 FHW, 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 BF59 FHW registered?

BF59 FHW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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