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YX09 OKB

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,569 mi
Last recorded102,569 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 102,569 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 102,155 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 102,155 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 97,010 miles

slight leak around PAS steering rack

Pass 11 Jun 2020 88,831 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 88,831 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,307 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,163 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage to rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 63,642 miles

Rear Brake back plate(s rust

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 2to3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,164 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 50,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 43,923 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 43,923 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 36,840 miles

head lamp swich??worn

Fail 10 Jun 2013 36,831 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

head lamp swich??worn

Fail 10 Jul 2012 30,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,343 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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YX09 OKB 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 YX09 OKB, 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 YX09 OKB registered?

YX09 OKB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is YX09 OKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX09 OKB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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