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Y8 HGS

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

119,883 mi
Last recorded119,883 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY8 HGS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 119,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 111,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 103,813 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 93,778 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 80,445 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,172 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 73,171 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Nov 2019 69,939 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 63,247 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 56,432 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 56,302 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 55,391 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,431 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 52,260 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 51,026 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,134 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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Y8 HGS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 Y8 HGS, 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 Y8 HGS registered?

Y8 HGS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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