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MF59 PZD

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,748 mi
Last recorded132,748 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 PZD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 132,748 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 132,748 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at hub carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 115,934 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 98,460 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 98,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 84,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 75,402 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 68,209 miles

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 24 Oct 2020 68,206 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 28 Oct 2019 64,314 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 58,608 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 49,631 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 49,631 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 42,811 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Grooved x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 36,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 30,248 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 26,560 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 22,164 miles

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

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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MF59 PZD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MF59 PZD, 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 MF59 PZD registered?

MF59 PZD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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