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YR59 UYB

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,600 mi
Last recorded126,600 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 126,600 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 111,894 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread is 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retracked

Pass 29 Jun 2024 98,781 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 98,770 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 89,814 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources X1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 76,363 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 73,382 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 70,285 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 64,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly cracking inside tread pattern

Rear tyres misshaped

Pass 29 Aug 2018 59,456 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Exhaust flexi outer case becoming detached

Fail 28 Aug 2018 59,456 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Exhaust flexi outer case becoming detached

Pass 1 Sep 2017 52,106 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 45,539 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 37,134 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 37,130 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,922 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 31,922 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,392 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 20,573 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 UYB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UYB, 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

How do I check the history of YR59 UYB?

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What year was YR59 UYB registered?

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

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The MOT history for YR59 UYB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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