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MD59 YLL

2009 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,584 mi
Last recorded182,584 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD59 YLL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2026 182,584 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 155,622 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 135,872 miles

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

sill covers and undertray fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2023 125,721 miles

DPF cleaning letter shown

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

brake dust shields rusted / missing

sill covers / undertray fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2022 119,911 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 113,269 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 107,556 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 99,148 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 84,009 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 73,973 miles

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 30 Dec 2015 64,734 miles

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 5 Jan 2015 54,849 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 45,049 miles

n/s/r tyre low inner edge & cracks in tread

o/s/r tyre low inner edge & cracks in tread

Pass 3 Jan 2013 33,707 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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MD59 YLL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MD59 YLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MD59 YLL registered?

MD59 YLL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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