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MT09 PYU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,981 mi
Last recorded135,981 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 PYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 135,981 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

under body slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2023 129,523 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread stepped

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

rear heat shield loose

Fail 18 May 2023 129,520 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre tread stepped

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 May 2022 121,525 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 10 May 2022 121,522 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall several areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2021 111,528 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 12 May 2021 111,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2020 107,099 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 107,094 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2019 98,735 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 88,855 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPED INNER EDGES

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 16 May 2018 88,855 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPED INNER EDGES

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 26 May 2017 78,927 miles

Nails in both rear tyres and badly stepped inner edges

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2017 78,927 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nails in both rear tyres and badly stepped inner edges

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2016 68,024 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 59,185 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 46,656 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 38,374 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 29,045 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 PYU 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 68.4%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU registered?

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

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