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Y900 AAB

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,408 mi
Last recorded145,408 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY900 AAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 145,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, meets minimal pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge, meets minimal pass criteria (5.2.3 (e))

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

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2024 141,900 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 138,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 134,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 130,351 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 127,040 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 127,040 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 120,251 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 120,251 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 110,187 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 110,187 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Filter Weeping Fuel

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald On Inner Edge, Unable To Determine Tyre Life, 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 99,014 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge has zero tread on wear blocks so unable to determine tyre life (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge very low due to tyre running with little pressure in it (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald on wear blocks, Unable to determine tyre life (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 72,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge zero tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,824 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 52,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2011 39,188 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,188 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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Y900 AAB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y900 AAB, 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 Y900 AAB registered?

Y900 AAB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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