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YG09 FBO

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,367 mi
Last recorded140,367 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 FBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 140,367 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall worn

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 22 Jul 2019 140,027 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wall worn

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Aug 2018 124,547 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 123,948 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 110,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 96,937 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 80,226 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,555 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)

rear lamps partial failure not less than 50%

Pass 23 Jul 2013 52,624 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,909 miles

cut nearside front tyre but not deep enough to reach cords or ply

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 FBO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBO, 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 FBO registered?

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

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