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YD59 ZYU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,280 mi
Last recorded110,280 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 ZYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2023 110,280 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 104,039 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front flex pipe deteriorating & system corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 96,371 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 90,402 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 84,937 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 76,916 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 69,918 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 62,630 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 62,599 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 54,699 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 48,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 48,566 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,843 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 39,843 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,964 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres worn on outer shoulder

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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YD59 ZYU 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 80%.

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 YD59 ZYU, 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 YD59 ZYU registered?

YD59 ZYU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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