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HY59 VYX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,709 mi
Last recorded106,709 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 106,709 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 102,244 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 97,492 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 93,240 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from rack ns at boot on steering arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 93,237 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured mount fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from rack ns at boot on steering arm (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 88,225 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 88,223 miles

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

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive from the rack ns (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2021 83,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack at rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns front & devoid of tread on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front pipe flexi broken and blowing

Fail 28 Jun 2021 83,137 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack at rack boot (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns front & devoid of tread on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust front pipe flexi broken and blowing

Pass 14 Jul 2020 78,815 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 78,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount fractured (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,541 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 74,546 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,795 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 68,795 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 67,063 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,126 miles

Rear brake pads worn

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,649 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 50,147 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,147 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 40,781 miles

emissions to clean to read due to derv/part/filter/fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2012 29,616 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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HY59 VYX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HY59 VYX, 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 HY59 VYX registered?

HY59 VYX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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