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YG09 EZW

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

152,071 mi
Last recorded152,071 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 EZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 152,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 152,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 145,332 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 136,887 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 126,568 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 118,074 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 112,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 101,757 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Fuel filter area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 89,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 79,926 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 69,749 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 69,621 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,282 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 45,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 32,698 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 29,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 EZW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EZW, 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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YG09 EZW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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