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CX59 YJD

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

48,918 mi
Last recorded48,918 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 YJD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 48,918 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate holed

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate holed

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear back plate holed

Fail 9 Sep 2025 48,918 miles

Nearside Front brake back plate holed

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate holed

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear back plate holed

Pass 18 Oct 2024 47,772 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 45,449 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 42,943 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 41,674 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 40,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 40,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 39,369 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 36,473 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 33,278 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 33,274 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 30,389 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 27,585 miles

Offside Rear Outer brake pad deteriated

Pass 3 Sep 2014 24,393 miles

nsr tyre slight sidewall damage

osr outer b pad slight damage

Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,943 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 16,331 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 YJD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YJD, 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 YJD registered?

CX59 YJD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for CX59 YJD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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