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ML09 FGU

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

219,386 mi
Last recorded219,386 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 FGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 219,386 miles

General corrosion to the under-body and suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2026 219,386 miles

General corrosion to the under-body and suspension components

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2025 216,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 203,125 miles

Offside Front Outer NEED TO BE AGRESSIVE TO OPEN

Fail 12 Jun 2024 203,082 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer NEED TO BE AGRESSIVE TO OPEN

Pass 10 Jun 2023 190,433 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 176,064 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 162,367 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 148,771 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 148,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 133,755 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 133,755 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 113,912 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 113,912 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 89,564 miles

mil light on

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 70,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 55,715 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,256 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 29,665 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 29,639 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

the nearside and offside front tyres are starting partial failer this is not yet mot fail as it is not through to the cords but may require replacing in the near futre

Pass 25 Jun 2012 19,941 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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ML09 FGU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ML09 FGU, 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 ML09 FGU registered?

ML09 FGU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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