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DE09 FZT

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,371 mi
Last recorded121,371 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 121,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2025 113,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 106,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 102,111 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 102,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 96,840 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 90,284 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 90,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 Yokohama (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 85,535 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges 225-45-17

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2020 85,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges 225-45-17

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear tyre cracked split and perished 225-45-17

Wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2019 80,803 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 65,812 miles

Front brake pads and discs heavily worn

Fail 8 Aug 2017 65,812 miles

Front brake pads and discs heavily worn

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 56,293 miles

Front brake discs wearing low

Pass 21 Aug 2015 48,961 miles

Both rear tyres are cracked around the tread and side wall

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 41,970 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,615 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 37,615 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,905 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,197 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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DE09 FZT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DE09 FZT, 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 FZT registered?

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

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