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FE59 DNY

2009 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,083 mi
Last recorded86,083 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 DNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 86,083 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 84,424 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 81,620 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 81,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 78,049 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 75,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 70,229 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 70,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,389 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 61,169 miles

Offside Front tyre low worn uneven bald inner edge

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 53,329 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,952 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt adult belt not checked ()

Fail 20 Sep 2016 46,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases kat to mid joint seal up (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt adult belt not checked ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 39,495 miles

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

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

nail o/s/rear tyre

suggest tracking check

Fail 15 Sep 2015 39,495 miles

suggest tracking check

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nail o/s/rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,373 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 25,306 miles

Advise R/H/F Tyre worn to 3.0.MM. Michelin. 225/50/R17/94W.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 19,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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FE59 DNY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FE59 DNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE59 DNY registered?

FE59 DNY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is FE59 DNY safe to buy?

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