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SD09 YMS

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,282 mi
Last recorded79,282 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 YMS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 79,282 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,692 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 63,390 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 63,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 53,745 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 53,745 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 42,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2013 42,616 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 30,443 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,443 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

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 YMS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SD09 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

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

Is SD09 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 YMS shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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