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FE59 OHF

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,480 mi
Last recorded128,480 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 128,480 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 124,889 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 121,396 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shocker Mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 118,092 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 114,613 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 111,743 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 110,955 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 110,955 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 105,117 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 105,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 94,744 miles

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 26 Nov 2016 84,170 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 72,510 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 72,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 60,479 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 60,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 49,676 miles

Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 37,112 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 OHF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 OHF, 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 OHF registered?

FE59 OHF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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