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FL09 ZDV

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,606 mi
Last recorded86,606 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 ZDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 86,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 86,591 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 84,009 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 82,037 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 79,598 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,611 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 78,611 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 77,749 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 77,302 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 75,557 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 75,503 miles

Fuel tank leaking fuel filter housing on side of tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 70,056 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 66,616 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber top mount broken but still secure.

Fail 2 May 2017 66,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber top mount broken but still secure.

Pass 20 May 2016 61,443 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 61,440 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 52,800 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 44,602 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 36,578 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 27,015 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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FL09 ZDV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL09 ZDV, 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 FL09 ZDV registered?

FL09 ZDV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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