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CX59 YHY

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

164,084 mi
Last recorded164,084 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 YHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 164,084 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 159,988 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 155,057 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 148,480 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 140,756 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 133,906 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 133,906 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 129,398 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 123,645 miles

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

emissions clean

plastic covers floors and engine

Pass 25 Jan 2018 113,356 miles

plastic covers on floors and engine

Fail 25 Jan 2018 113,356 miles

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

plastic covers on floors and engine

Pass 7 Jan 2017 100,477 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 89,175 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 78,879 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 64,357 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 50,551 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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CX59 YHY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 CX59 YHY, 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 CX59 YHY registered?

CX59 YHY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is CX59 YHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX59 YHY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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