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YD59 ZZW

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,370 mi
Last recorded127,370 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 ZZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 127,370 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 127,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 118,577 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 105,798 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 93,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,245 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever and rear tyres worn.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 87,245 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever and rear tyres worn.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 67,713 miles

Front number plate tatty and front exhaust starting to corrode.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,728 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 ZZW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

YD59 ZZW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YD59 ZZW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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