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MF59 TYH

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

210,237 mi
Last recorded210,237 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 TYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 210,237 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2024 210,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 199,266 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 199,266 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 183,661 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 183,661 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 162,681 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 148,378 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 148,378 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 134,747 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))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 125,439 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2017 110,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,810 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 88,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm on inner of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre has splits in inner side wall (no cords showing

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

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

fuel filter looks to be damp with fuel

Pass 27 Sep 2014 76,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2013 67,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2013 67,230 miles

Offside Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 57,431 miles

Emissions too low to register a reading

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 57,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emissions too low to register a reading

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MF59 TYH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MF59 TYH, 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 MF59 TYH registered?

MF59 TYH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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