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FY59 NYN

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

246,376 mi
Last recorded246,376 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 NYN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 246,376 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

spanner light on dash

Fail 26 Aug 2024 246,374 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

spanner light on dash

Pass 24 Aug 2023 237,324 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 229,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17) ( tread worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 229,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17) ( outer sidewall cut and cracked exposing plies. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17) ( tread worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17) ( tread worn close to limit on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 226,062 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 219,044 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four fitted to car (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres fitted to car bald on edge

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Aug 2016 218,827 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four fitted to car (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres fitted to car bald on edge

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2015 205,919 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 184,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 136,765 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres close to wear bands

Pass 1 Oct 2012 98,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FY59 NYN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY59 NYN, 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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FY59 NYN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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