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SY09 UVL

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,839 mi
Last recorded141,839 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY09 UVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 141,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 130,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside inners scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front lower under trays fitted

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 118,608 miles

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 109,326 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 100,423 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output offside and nearside (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 93,981 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 93,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 89,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 89,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin has been very hot. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 82,468 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,414 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 69,664 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 69,111 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,566 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 50,031 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 39,355 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 29,320 miles

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

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 UVL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

SY09 UVL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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