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FE59 OHN

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,342 mi
Last recorded115,342 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 OHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 115,342 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 113,483 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 111,977 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 109,930 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 105,698 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both OSF & NSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both OSF & NSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area around Shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area around shock absorber upper mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both OSR & NSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both OSR & NSR casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 102,583 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 96,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 96,655 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 89,771 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2018 89,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 also punctured (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 77,761 miles

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,323 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 59,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 49,757 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,933 miles

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 18 Sep 2012 28,727 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 OHN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OHN, 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 OHN registered?

FE59 OHN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is FE59 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 OHN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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