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YR59 AHJ

2009 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

196,104 mi
Last recorded196,104 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 AHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 196,104 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 186,722 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 175,096 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 161,945 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 161,834 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 151,012 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 150,849 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 140,439 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 139,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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 6 Jul 2013 128,933 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 107,550 miles

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)

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 AHJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YR59 AHJ, 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 AHJ registered?

YR59 AHJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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The MOT history for YR59 AHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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