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KY09 YTK

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,397 mi
Last recorded122,397 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 YTK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 122,397 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 122,397 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 120,993 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,638 miles

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

Offside Rear side starting to split on inside wall

Fail 7 Oct 2021 116,625 miles

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

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

Offside Rear side starting to split on inside wall

Pass 18 Sep 2020 113,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted several buckles (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advise n/s/r tyre run low pressure worn on inside edge

adviseo/s/r tyre is splitting on inside side wall

Fail 16 Sep 2020 113,948 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise n/s/r tyre run low pressure worn on inside edge

adviseo/s/r tyre is splitting on inside side wall

Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,530 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 109,485 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 102,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 96,240 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 90,736 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,019 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,379 miles

advise bad engine oil leak from o/s/f starting to get on to suspenion bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,284 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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KY09 YTK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY09 YTK, 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 KY09 YTK registered?

KY09 YTK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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