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MA09 YCZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,919 mi
Last recorded134,919 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 YCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 134,919 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2023 128,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 114,425 miles

Exhaust back box flange corroded and broken

Fail 7 May 2022 114,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box flange corroded and broken

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished and has 2 nails in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 98,979 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 98,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 86,185 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

light misting of fuel on on filter

oil level over max

Fail 26 May 2020 86,179 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

light misting of fuel on on filter

oil level over max

Pass 18 May 2019 79,286 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

light misting of fuel on fuel filter

Pass 25 May 2018 72,747 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 63,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 56,639 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 55,297 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 49,275 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 49,275 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 11 May 2012 31,628 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 YCZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 MA09 YCZ, 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 YCZ registered?

MA09 YCZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 April 2009.

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