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YG09 EZX

2009 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,893 mi
Last recorded115,893 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 EZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 115,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 115,892 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2025 115,262 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 May 2025 115,194 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 114,197 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2024 114,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 111,934 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2022 105,962 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 95,839 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rust on chassis

Fail 9 Nov 2020 95,839 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear heat shield loose

rust on chassis

Pass 7 May 2019 91,481 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2019 91,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 87,682 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 84,497 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 82,167 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 78,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 74,654 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,605 miles

front tyres on 3mm/4mm of tread

Fail 10 Apr 2013 57,605 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

front tyres on 3mm/4mm of tread

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YG09 EZX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YG09 EZX, 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 EZX registered?

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

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