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SC07 BYS

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,619 mi
Last recorded99,619 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC07 BYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 99,619 miles

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

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

o/side rear tyre going out of shape but not badly

Pass 17 Oct 2024 94,772 miles

advise condition of o/s front and rear tyres

Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,459 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,940 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 81,940 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 75,050 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,272 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 59,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 58,545 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,818 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 56,818 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 54,827 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 52,362 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 49,195 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 49,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 40,790 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 26,694 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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SC07 BYS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SC07 BYS, 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 SC07 BYS registered?

SC07 BYS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is SC07 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC07 BYS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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