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Y100 AKS

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

110,727 mi
Last recorded110,727 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY100 AKS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 110,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower column joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 110,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Lower column joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 108,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 104,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,615 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 98,989 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 95,525 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 91,660 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 91,659 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 86,684 miles

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

Front braes very noisey

Pass 8 Dec 2017 82,032 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 76,344 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 74,469 miles

Front shock absorbers casings rusty

exhaust system rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

exhausts rusty

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 24 Feb 2014 69,819 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 69,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 66,991 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 66,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 52,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y100 AKS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y100 AKS, 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 Y100 AKS registered?

Y100 AKS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is Y100 AKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y100 AKS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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