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MT09 PYG

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,584 mi
Last recorded129,584 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 PYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 129,584 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 121,072 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 112,481 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 102,833 miles

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 102,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 97,554 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 97,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 97,554 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 93,004 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 87,013 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 79,613 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 79,610 miles

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

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

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

Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2017 66,647 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,991 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 52,882 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 52,882 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,418 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 36,047 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 36,047 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 27,202 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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MT09 PYG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT09 PYG, 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 MT09 PYG registered?

MT09 PYG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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