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HY59 VZT

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,006 mi
Last recorded157,006 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 157,006 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2026 157,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 148,355 miles

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

centre silencer corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2024 140,419 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer casing corroded and loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and Rear (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- Wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 138,584 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 136,659 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose OUTER CASING , CORRODED . (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 134,585 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 134,549 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 132,600 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 129,766 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 126,719 miles

LOW EFFORT FROM NS HANDBRAKE

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OSR ON INNER EDGE AND TREAD UNEVEN (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 107,860 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 107,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 87,708 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 68,862 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,264 miles

cill covers fitted to both sides

Fail 18 Oct 2013 51,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

cill covers fitted to both sides

Pass 12 Nov 2012 36,866 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 VZT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VZT, 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 VZT registered?

HY59 VZT is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is HY59 VZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY59 VZT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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