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YD58 YAX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

155,791 mi
Last recorded155,791 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD58 YAX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 155,791 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 146,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody covers fitted and sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2020 138,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2020 138,142 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak egr pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 124,818 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 124,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 107,906 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 107,902 miles

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

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

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d rubber (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 94,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,313 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,977 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 46,360 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 37,917 miles

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

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

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 YAX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YAX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD58 YAX registered?

YD58 YAX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2009.

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