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YR59 UYG

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,822 mi
Last recorded147,822 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 147,822 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 114,910 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 144,910 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 140,627 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 134,050 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded but not seriously weakened

centre exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 123,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge has heavy uneven wear/feathering (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded but not to excess

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2019 123,877 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner edge has heavy uneven wear/feathering (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear shock absorbers corroded but not to excess

centre exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 109,809 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 95,552 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 80,807 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges have uneven wear

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,416 miles

Both rear tyres inner edges have slight uneven wear/feathering

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 10 Oct 2015 61,416 miles

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

Both rear tyres inner edges have slight uneven wear/feathering

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

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

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Oct 2014 40,461 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 40,461 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 35,069 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 35,069 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 31,935 miles

both rear tyres wearing low, currently measure 2.5 to 3 mm,(legal minimum is 1.6 mm ).

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 UYG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR59 UYG, 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 UYG registered?

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

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