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YX58 FKS

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,652 mi
Last recorded121,652 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX58 FKS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 121,652 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

plastic sill covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Jan 2023 121,548 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

plastic sill covers as fitted as standard not allowing full inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2021 113,235 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 113,227 miles

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 103,672 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 96,112 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 83,702 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

front brake discs corrode aroud edges

nearside front wing has damadge

Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,413 miles

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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 70,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,166 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 23 Nov 2015 50,271 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,730 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,388 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 39,042 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,094 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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YX58 FKS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 YX58 FKS, 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 YX58 FKS registered?

YX58 FKS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2009.

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