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SY09 UVE

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

78,591 mi
Last recorded78,591 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 UVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 78,591 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 77,347 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all underbody covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2024 74,900 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 74,897 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 71,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe corroded and undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear subframe corroded and undersealed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 67,403 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 63,586 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 59,223 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 58,145 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,556 miles

slight brake bind at both rear brakes

Pass 8 Mar 2017 49,829 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,632 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2014 40,075 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 36,763 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 36,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,542 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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SY09 UVE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SY09 UVE, 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 SY09 UVE registered?

SY09 UVE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

Is SY09 UVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY09 UVE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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