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YG59 CFX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,402 mi
Last recorded157,402 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 157,402 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 157,402 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 147,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 137,698 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 137,698 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 127,904 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 116,314 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 116,314 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 106,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2012 89,540 miles

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

front and rear brake disc worn

offside front seat belt not return very fast

service warning light on dash

Fail 31 Aug 2012 89,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front and rear brake disc worn

offside front seat belt not return very fast

service warning light on dash

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 CFX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG59 CFX registered?

YG59 CFX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is YG59 CFX safe to buy?

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