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YG09 FAK

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,892 mi
Last recorded101,892 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 101,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 12mm /225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 86,275 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Fog lamp inop

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear axle mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear axle mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Seepage from rack/column seal (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 84,381 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear subframe and adjoin suspension components showing corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2023 84,380 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Front brake discs backing plates rubbing inside of discs

Rear subframe and adjoin suspension components showing corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2022 81,204 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2022 81,191 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2019 79,374 miles

various suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Sep 2018 77,847 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 71,913 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 68,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 61,830 miles

RECOMMEND BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ON THE NEXT BRAKE PAD CHANGE FRONT AND REAR

Rear BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD BLOCKING ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 1 Jul 2016 61,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

RECOMMEND BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ON THE NEXT BRAKE PAD CHANGE FRONT AND REAR

Rear BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD BLOCKING ON INSIDE EDGES

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 55,331 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS APPROX 60/70% WORN

Fail 18 Jul 2014 44,524 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,524 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,136 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 35,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 25,897 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 FAK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FAK, 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 FAK registered?

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

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