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YX09 VBP

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

146,015 mi
Last recorded146,015 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 146,015 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc back cover has some corrosion

Nearside Front Drop link arm cover small end adrift

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Deteriorating

Nearside Front Under tray loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm cover has small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to 1.6mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear hubs heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 146,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc back cover has some corrosion

Nearside Front Drop link arm cover small end adrift

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Deteriorating

Nearside Front Under tray loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm cover has small split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to 1.6mm (225/45/17) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear hubs heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 139,632 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 135,823 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 130,082 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 125,383 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 118,462 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 113,160 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 103,899 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,815 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,868 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 81,775 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 73,992 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 65,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 58,199 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 43,207 miles

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)

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 VBP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VBP, 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 VBP registered?

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

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