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Y44 HEM

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,045 mi
Last recorded86,045 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY44 HEM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 86,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 86,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 85,947 miles

Nearside headlight beam image slightly blurred

general corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 1 Jul 2024 85,588 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear 2x Upper strut mounts corroded

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured 2x (4.4.3 (a))

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 28 Jun 2023 85,326 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 84,283 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 82,801 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 82,801 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 82,395 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 82,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 78,570 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 76,884 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear brake slightly grabbing

Pass 21 Apr 2017 75,083 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 28 Mar 2016 66,288 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leaking at gear box

Fail 16 Mar 2016 66,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Front steering rack leaking at pinion

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal leaking at gear box

Pass 17 Apr 2015 59,264 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,469 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 73,714 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 43,714 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,695 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y44 HEM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y44 HEM, 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 Y44 HEM registered?

Y44 HEM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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