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MF59 TYU

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,638 mi
Last recorded179,638 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 TYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 179,638 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis outrigger corroded / outer sill cover fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis outrigger corroded / outer sill covers filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 179,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis outrigger corroded / outer sill cover fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis outrigger corroded / outer sill covers filler (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to both rear chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 175,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 162,651 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 155,554 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 155,554 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 151,085 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 151,085 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 139,426 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 139,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 114,184 miles

slight smoking from exhaust when accelerated.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 97,510 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 83,091 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 48,578 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 TYU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

MF59 TYU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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The MOT history for MF59 TYU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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