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YX09 VBU

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,432 mi
Last recorded191,432 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX09 VBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 191,432 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 191,430 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 189,243 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 188,364 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 187,340 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 185,150 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 171,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 171,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear 2x (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 150,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2019 150,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 129,866 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 129,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2017 107,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyre tread raised inner edges

Fail 27 May 2017 107,274 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear tyre tread raised inner edges

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 83,014 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 83,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 43,239 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 36,064 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 28,852 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 VBU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VBU, 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 VBU registered?

YX09 VBU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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