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GY09 UEK

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,691 mi
Last recorded138,691 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 UEK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 138,691 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear D bush has slight play

coolant level low

emission test conducted emissions too clean to read

Fail 24 Feb 2016 138,691 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear D bush has slight play

coolant level low

emission test conducted emissions too clean to read

Pass 20 Feb 2015 126,112 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 112,604 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 112,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 93,070 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 68,248 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 68,248 miles

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

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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GY09 UEK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GY09 UEK, 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 GY09 UEK registered?

GY09 UEK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2009.

Is GY09 UEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY09 UEK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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