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SP59 YKG

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,461 mi
Last recorded155,461 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 YKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2026 155,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

abnormal engine noise

corrosion on underside

Pass 11 Sep 2024 146,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 134,090 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 134,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 130,653 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 130,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front under tray broken

Pass 20 Dec 2021 128,300 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 128,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 124,700 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 121,656 miles
Pass 20 May 2018 118,023 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 110,452 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 102,361 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,266 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 97,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 89,381 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,304 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,031 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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SP59 YKG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SP59 YKG, 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 SP59 YKG registered?

SP59 YKG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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