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YD58 YAO

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,013 mi
Last recorded186,013 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 YAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 186,013 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 174,172 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 174,171 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 166,118 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 166,118 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 153,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens cracked

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 139,236 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 133,553 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 123,300 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 109,284 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly out of shape (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 78,760 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,674 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 46,449 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 31,756 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,655 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 9,867 miles

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

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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YD58 YAO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YD58 YAO, 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 YD58 YAO registered?

YD58 YAO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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