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YG09 EZL

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,840 mi
Last recorded120,840 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 EZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 120,840 miles

surface corrosion underside

Pass 28 Jun 2025 117,312 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 114,164 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 110,055 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 101,265 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 93,448 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2021 93,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2020 86,738 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,205 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 74,124 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 64,744 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,205 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 48,177 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 35,763 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 28,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 21,950 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 16,152 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking between treads

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 19 Mar 2012 16,152 miles

both rear tyres cracking between treads

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

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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YG09 EZL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YG09 EZL, 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 YG09 EZL registered?

YG09 EZL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is YG09 EZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 EZL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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