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BF09 YVY

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,562 mi
Last recorded114,562 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 114,562 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 112,651 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,806 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 106,669 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2023 104,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 99,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 94,367 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 91,855 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 91,848 miles

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

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

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2019 87,246 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 81,755 miles

Front brakes are slightly worn

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,153 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,192 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2016 70,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 67,693 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 64,406 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,383 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 54,740 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills not clearly visible

rear discs slightly worn

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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BF09 YVY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF09 YVY, 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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BF09 YVY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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