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MF59 TYT

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,571 mi
Last recorded50,571 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 TYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 50,571 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 48,962 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 47,627 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 45,569 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 42,751 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 40,871 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 39,161 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 35,743 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 35,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 32,973 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 29,270 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 29,255 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 25,726 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 22,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 18,930 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 12,964 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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MF59 TYT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

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

Is MF59 TYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF59 TYT shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF59 TYT have outstanding finance?

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