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MA09 YDC

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,501 mi
Last recorded104,501 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 YDC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 104,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 104,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 102,584 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 101,439 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 94,324 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 94,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 91,879 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,922 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 85,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 81,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 13 Apr 2016 76,191 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,196 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 70,196 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 69,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,588 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,939 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,413 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 YDC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YDC, 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 YDC registered?

MA09 YDC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2009.

Is MA09 YDC safe to buy?

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