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YD09 XXZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,685 mi
Last recorded134,685 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 XXZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 134,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Body corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2024 125,414 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 116,754 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 107,288 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 104,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 98,466 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 91,208 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 87,116 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 87,116 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 79,770 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 79,770 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 71,486 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s+n/s rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,307 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,768 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,870 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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YD09 XXZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YD09 XXZ, 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 YD09 XXZ registered?

YD09 XXZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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