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YX09 VBT

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,110 mi
Last recorded102,110 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 VBT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 102,110 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 102,110 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 100,352 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 98,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 95,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 95,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 91,011 miles

slight play n/s steering arm

Fail 2 Feb 2022 91,011 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight play n/s steering arm

Pass 15 Feb 2021 86,530 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2020 83,274 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 78,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 74,003 miles

parking brake has just met the required efficiency

Pass 26 Jan 2017 69,041 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,061 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,351 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,500 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,645 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 18,377 miles

Condensation in n/s/r indicator

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 VBT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VBT, 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 VBT registered?

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

Is YX09 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX09 VBT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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