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HY59 VYZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,272 mi
Last recorded149,272 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 149,272 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm, also bush perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm, also bush perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 139,695 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 137,162 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 128,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 113,248 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 96,130 miles

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

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2021 96,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2020 84,447 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 79,734 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 75,713 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 63,731 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 55,581 miles

Slight play in n/s/f drop link

Pass 9 Nov 2015 52,674 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 52,674 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 46,768 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 41,019 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 31,303 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 VYZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HY59 VYZ, 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 VYZ registered?

HY59 VYZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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