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YR59 AHC

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,335 mi
Last recorded119,335 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 AHC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 119,335 miles

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2026 119,328 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2025 117,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 115,067 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2023 112,835 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2023 112,835 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,232 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 103,455 miles

Nearside headlamp aim not as pronounced as o/s

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,839 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 74,744 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 62,578 miles

both rear lower main suspension arms outer bushes separating/deteriorating

nearside rear outer sidelight/brake light fading in colour

Fail 6 Jul 2017 62,426 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear lower main suspension arms outer bushes separating/deteriorating

front inner brake pads getting low on material

nearside front tyre on legal limit-recommend replace asap

nearside rear outer sidelight/brake light fading in colour

nearside rear tyre 3mm tread + bald on inner edge-monitor

offside front tyre 2mm tread-monitor

offside rear outer side light n/w

offside rear tyre 3mm tread

some wear/corrosion to front discs

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,206 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,529 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,803 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 19 Sep 2013 23,366 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 23,366 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 17,393 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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YR59 AHC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YR59 AHC, 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 YR59 AHC registered?

YR59 AHC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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