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SD09 YSY

2009 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,519 mi
Last recorded62,519 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 YSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 62,519 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 60,000 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 57,621 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 55,608 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 52,450 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 48,916 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 45,506 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 41,560 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 May 2016 41,556 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 37,273 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 31,887 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 26,903 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 May 2012 19,783 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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SD09 YSY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YSY, 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 YSY registered?

SD09 YSY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is SD09 YSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 YSY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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