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DE09 FZH

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,011 mi
Last recorded48,011 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 FZH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 48,011 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 47,973 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 44,335 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 42,150 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 37,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn close to limit and outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have slight cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 34,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are cracking around the circumference in the primary tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 33,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 31,071 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 31,071 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Switch slightly defective (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 28,555 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,805 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Mar 2017 26,805 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 24,872 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Offside Front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Fail 22 Mar 2016 24,872 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Offside Front tyre sidewall starting to crack

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,460 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 22,460 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 20,572 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,792 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 13,967 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)

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

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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DE09 FZH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE09 FZH, 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 DE09 FZH registered?

DE09 FZH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is DE09 FZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE09 FZH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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