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YR59 UYH

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,476 mi
Last recorded130,476 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 130,476 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 121,564 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 121,564 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 105,981 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 105,981 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 92,187 miles

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

Front both tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 76,996 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Fail 8 Sep 2015 76,995 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 58,984 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 44,843 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 38,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,251 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 UYH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYH, 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 UYH registered?

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

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The MOT history for YR59 UYH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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