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DV59 FKW

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

235,429 mi
Last recorded235,429 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 FKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 235,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 222,068 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 222,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 207,687 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 207,150 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin EGR Pipe split (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Handbrake little effort

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 194,254 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 194,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 176,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 149,565 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 149,565 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 122,044 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 93,461 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 93,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 86,281 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 74,699 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 74,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 64,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,065 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 52,353 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 41,180 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 29,283 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Nov 2012 29,271 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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DV59 FKW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 DV59 FKW, 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 DV59 FKW registered?

DV59 FKW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2009.

Is DV59 FKW safe to buy?

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