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YD59 ZZA

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,060 mi
Last recorded105,060 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 ZZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 105,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 105,060 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 98,347 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust coroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 94,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 93,027 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 93,027 miles

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 82,555 miles

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

Rear both tyres mishapen

exhaust coroded

Fail 21 Feb 2019 82,555 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear both tyres mishapen

exhaust coroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 70,183 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,369 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 63,340 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 48,693 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 11 Nov 2015 44,399 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ... **All 4 tyres 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,272 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 29,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 23,090 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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YD59 ZZA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

YD59 ZZA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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