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MA09 YCD

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,725 mi
Last recorded80,725 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 YCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 80,725 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 80,694 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 79,799 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 78,558 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 77,294 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 76,238 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 73,883 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 72,246 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 72,246 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 66,752 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,051 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 58,051 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 47,391 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 36,644 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 31,006 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 24,368 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 17,167 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 14,973 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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MA09 YCD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA09 YCD, 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 MA09 YCD registered?

MA09 YCD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 May 2009.

Is MA09 YCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA09 YCD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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