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AK09 YPL

2009 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,584 mi
Last recorded83,584 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 YPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 83,584 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 81,891 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 79,399 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 77,567 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,972 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2019 72,427 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 68,328 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,965 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 57,324 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2015 52,220 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 49,574 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 47,444 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 41,945 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,799 miles

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

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

Rear 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
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AK09 YPL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AK09 YPL, 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

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What year was AK09 YPL registered?

AK09 YPL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is AK09 YPL safe to buy?

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