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YD59 ZYW

2009 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,293 mi
Last recorded122,293 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 ZYW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 122,293 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 122,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 118,239 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 113,888 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 108,959 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 104,893 miles

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

Rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2021 99,330 miles

all tyres worn on the edges of the treads

Pass 13 Dec 2019 92,299 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 84,054 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 70,541 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,981 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,619 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 35,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 25,156 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 25,155 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 22,730 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 22,730 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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 ZYW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YD59 ZYW, 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 YD59 ZYW registered?

YD59 ZYW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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