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KT09 KYY

2009 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,319 mi
Last recorded171,319 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT09 KYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 171,319 miles

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

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

both rear shocks are corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 163,815 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 161,416 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 158,644 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 154,315 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 149,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 139,293 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 139,287 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 118,963 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 108,150 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres stepping and mis shapen on inner

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 93,139 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2016 93,139 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,400 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,368 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 45,067 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 30,999 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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KT09 KYY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 KT09 KYY, 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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KT09 KYY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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