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YG59 AAV

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,144 mi
Last recorded123,144 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 AAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 123,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2022 123,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 116,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 116,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 111,099 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

bothside front tyres shoulders wearing thin.

Pass 28 May 2019 99,563 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 94,622 miles

Front exhaust flex pipe leak small amount of gas.

Nearside Rear tyre inner shoulder worn thin.

Offside Rear tyre inner shoulder worn close to legal limit.

bothside front brake discs inner face worn thin.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 91,225 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 91,221 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both side (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 89,003 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 Oct 2015 69,195 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 65,247 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS LIPPED AND RUSTING ON OUTER EDGES

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,115 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED ON OUTER EDGES,SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK RODS,BRAKE FLUID BETWEEN MAX/MIN LEVEL

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 46,971 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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YG59 AAV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG59 AAV, 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 YG59 AAV registered?

YG59 AAV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2009.

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