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DE09 FZY

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

65,521 mi
Last recorded65,521 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 65,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 64,289 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 63,302 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 61,805 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 59,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 59,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,513 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 58,828 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,746 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,206 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 21 Feb 2017 51,250 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 50,119 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Fail 22 Apr 2016 50,119 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays /sill covers /engine cover

Pass 28 Apr 2015 48,149 miles

Check all pressures regularly 225-45-17

Nearside rear tyre tread low 225-45-17

Offside rear tyre starting to crack / perish 225-45-17

Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,558 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 40,414 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 40,414 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 28,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,564 miles

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

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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DE09 FZY 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 78.9%.

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 DE09 FZY, 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 FZY registered?

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

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