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YG09 FBV

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

50,325 mi
Last recorded50,325 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 FBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 50,325 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/damage to outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 44,925 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 36,934 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 11 May 2023 30,242 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 23,190 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 18,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 15,390 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front and rear tyre sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 12,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 9,790 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 7,358 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 7,184 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 7,184 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 6,968 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 6,600 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 6,520 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 FBV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FBV, 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 FBV registered?

YG09 FBV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is YG09 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG09 FBV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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