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YG09 FCA

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,906 mi
Last recorded165,906 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 FCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 165,906 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 165,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering UJ has excessive play (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2016 150,029 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 150,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 133,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 114,072 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres down to wear bar indicators

Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,700 miles

nearside rear tyre close to wear bar indicators

rear child seat fitted preventing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,165 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 71,903 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 71,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 FCA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FCA, 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 FCA registered?

YG09 FCA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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