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MF59 TYS

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

169,752 mi
Last recorded169,752 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 TYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 169,752 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 152,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 138,839 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 138,650 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 138,643 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 138,380 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 138,376 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 121,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 28 Dec 2019 109,509 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 97,128 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 84,903 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 84,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SECTION (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 75,464 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,711 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,269 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 67,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 59,847 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 52,657 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 TYS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MF59 TYS, 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 TYS registered?

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

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