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YB09 TJY

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

126,597 mi
Last recorded126,597 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB09 TJY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 126,597 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2022 126,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 115,898 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 109,640 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 108,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 108,346 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 103,430 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slight outer shape .

Offside Front brake calliper anti rattle clip missing .

Fail 21 Jul 2017 103,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge slight outer shape .

Offside Front brake calliper anti rattle clip missing .

dpf warning full on dash

Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,080 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 100,072 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front PADS WEARING LOW O/S/F AND DISCS X2 FRONT CORRODED ON FACES

Offside Front CALIPER ANTI RATTLE CLIP MISSING

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND OUTER SHAPE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 95,840 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 79,255 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,255 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 56,381 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 38,082 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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YB09 TJY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YB09 TJY, 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 YB09 TJY registered?

YB09 TJY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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The MOT history for YB09 TJY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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