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YX09 OJJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

124,719 mi
Last recorded124,719 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 OJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 124,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 124,708 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip/spring pressent not doing its inteneded role , not mounting to carrier (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted missing retaining clip/spring on outer casing, mounts in caliper locates to carrier (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 121,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under body near suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion all over subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 121,512 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear under body near suspension mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion all over subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 119,953 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 117,426 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 117,408 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 116,410 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 110,900 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 110,900 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 101,244 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2018 101,242 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 90,654 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 90,653 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,051 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 70,256 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2015 70,255 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 52,983 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 43,354 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 32,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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YX09 OJJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YX09 OJJ, 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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YX09 OJJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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