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YX09 VBG

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,664 mi
Last recorded152,664 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 VBG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 152,664 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 147,470 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 141,175 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 141,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 135,490 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 124,448 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 112,071 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 112,071 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 106,255 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 94,474 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,197 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 73,466 miles

emissions too low to read

Fail 26 Aug 2014 73,466 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

emissions too low to read

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,147 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,509 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 VBG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX09 VBG, 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 YX09 VBG registered?

YX09 VBG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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