CarVerify

Free Car Check

MF59 PZP

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,198 mi
Last recorded151,198 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 151,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 129,470 miles

Emissions test value scratched out

Front and rear sub frames heavily corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 129,340 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering ram leaking Steering rack leaking off side (2.1.5 (a))

Emissions test value scratched out

Front and rear sub frames heavily corroded

Rear brake pads wearing unevenly

Wetness to near side of steering rack

Pass 17 May 2023 124,511 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive from PAS rack os and ns (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2022 119,690 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass in poor condition- just visible to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 119,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass in poor condition- just visible to rear (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 115,187 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2020 110,934 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2019 105,829 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 100,484 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 100,483 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) PLAY IN STEERING UNIVERSAL JOINT (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2017 94,474 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 88,910 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE VALVES CRACKED AND SPLIT

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW 2MM

O/S/F TYRE WORN LOW 2MM

PUNCTURE O/S/R

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 May 2015 82,095 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 82,093 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 75,973 miles

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 2 Jun 2014 75,973 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 22 Aug 2013 74,432 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slightley worn on inner and outer edge

rear inner brake pads getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2012 52,809 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MF59 PZP 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 PZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF59 PZP?

You can check the full history of MF59 PZP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MF59 PZP registered?

MF59 PZP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is MF59 PZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF59 PZP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF59 PZP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MF59 PZP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.