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YR59 UYO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,236 mi
Last recorded103,236 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 UYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 103,236 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s and o/s hazed over (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 95,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 95,222 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint to middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 87,777 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 87,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 81,528 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 77,939 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,929 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 69,363 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,309 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 59,651 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 53,067 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 46,590 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 39,716 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 33,796 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 18 Sep 2013 24,972 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 18,520 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 UYO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UYO, 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

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What year was YR59 UYO registered?

YR59 UYO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is YR59 UYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR59 UYO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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