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DE09 FZU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,889 mi
Last recorded131,889 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 FZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 131,889 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 123,858 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 119,516 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 119,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 117,677 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 114,574 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 109,139 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jul 2018 109,139 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 103,512 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 98,863 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 98,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dull. (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Outer. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 83,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 83,731 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 67,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 53,145 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 38,030 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 38,030 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FZU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

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

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