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MF59 TYV

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,383 mi
Last recorded45,383 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 45,383 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2026 45,382 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 44,382 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 44,382 miles

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

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2024 43,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (1.9mm)/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (1.9mm)/perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 41,800 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 39,817 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 39,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 37,704 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 35,419 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 33,485 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,174 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 31,172 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 27,760 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 25,718 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)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 25,718 miles

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

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 1 Dec 2014 22,846 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 21,331 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 15,640 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 TYV 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 73.7%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

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

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