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YT58 YFC

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,664 mi
Last recorded125,664 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT58 YFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2023 125,664 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp fogged up (4.1.2 (c))

o/s/f obligatory mirror glass discoloured not significantly affecting the view to the rear

Pass 13 Dec 2022 116,746 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 116,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working stop and tail (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 99,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 95,472 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 95,472 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 90,287 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 84,930 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,026 miles

engine management warning light on

Fail 26 Jan 2018 82,026 miles

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

engine management warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2017 79,617 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 77,544 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 75,660 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 73,782 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 73,779 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,083 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 64,983 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 64,983 miles

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

3x tyres wearing low

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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YT58 YFC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YT58 YFC, 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 YT58 YFC registered?

YT58 YFC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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