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SD09 YMK

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,465 mi
Last recorded61,465 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 YMK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 61,465 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 56,628 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 51,885 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 46,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 44,796 miles

Front both tyres cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2021 43,231 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 40,923 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 40,698 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 40,488 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 40,040 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 39,808 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 39,594 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 39,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 39,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 38,573 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 38,573 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,334 miles

Front brake pads becoming low and discs have slight lip

No spare wheel in car

O/S/F tyre down to 2.5mm

O/S/R brake disc outer face scored.

Rubber mount on O/S for CAT splitting.

Slight oil weep from N/S/R of engine.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 36,334 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake pads becoming low and discs have slight lip

No spare wheel in car

O/S/F tyre down to 2.5mm

O/S/R brake disc outer face scored.

Rubber mount on O/S for CAT splitting.

Slight oil weep from N/S/R of engine.

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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SD09 YMK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SD09 YMK, 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 SD09 YMK registered?

SD09 YMK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is SD09 YMK safe to buy?

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