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SY09 UVK

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

150,572 mi
Last recorded150,572 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 UVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 150,572 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 28 Feb 2023 150,572 miles

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

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2022 138,898 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 126,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 116,728 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 116,728 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 100,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 88,691 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 74,189 miles

cv boot deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt ect, offside front

trailing arm bush split but no excessive movement, nearside rear, offside rear

Fail 31 Mar 2017 74,189 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe snapped (7.1.2)

cv boot deteriorated but still preventing the ingress of dirt ect, offside front

trailing arm bush split but no excessive movement, nearside rear, offside rear

Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,210 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 56,210 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking at filter area. (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,765 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 47,138 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 47,138 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 39,814 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 32,790 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 23,617 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 UVK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 SY09 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

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

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