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YG09 FAA

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,846 mi
Last recorded79,846 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 FAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 79,846 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 76,925 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 76,925 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 72,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 55,138 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 44,338 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 33,651 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 26,417 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 20,613 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 19,078 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 17,546 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 15,876 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 14,151 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 12,653 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 10,563 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 8,209 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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YG09 FAA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YG09 FAA, 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 FAA registered?

YG09 FAA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is YG09 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 FAA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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