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KY59 YMK

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,386 mi
Last recorded120,386 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 YMK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2023 120,386 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 118,734 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 118,734 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 115,814 miles

advise exhaust flexi pipe

advise rusting to front and rear sub frames

Fail 29 Mar 2021 115,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise exhaust flexi pipe

advise rusting to front and rear sub frames

Pass 26 Jun 2019 109,092 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 97,257 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,728 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 83,728 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,337 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,040 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,095 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 22,538 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 17,091 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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KY59 YMK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KY59 YMK, 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 KY59 YMK registered?

KY59 YMK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2009.

Is KY59 YMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 YMK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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