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FE59 DRO

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,227 mi
Last recorded114,227 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 DRO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 114,227 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 23 Oct 2024 110,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread, wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 105,637 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 101,827 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 101,827 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 28 Oct 2021 98,279 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 95,333 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 91,653 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 91,653 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 83,475 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 76,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top mount broken but still secure.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 76,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber top mount broken but still secure.

Pass 12 Oct 2016 68,618 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 68,618 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre split on inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,503 miles

Nearside Rear nail in centre of tread

Rear rear tyres stepped on inner tread

Fail 15 Oct 2015 58,503 miles

Nearside Rear nail in centre of tread

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear rear tyres stepped on inner tread

Pass 21 Oct 2014 47,197 miles

Cut to Offside Rear tyre outer side wall. Not to cords.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,375 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 28,515 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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FE59 DRO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE59 DRO, 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 FE59 DRO registered?

FE59 DRO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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