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YX59 UUV

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,171 mi
Last recorded139,171 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 UUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 139,171 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 139,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not workimg (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 133,731 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 133,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 128,816 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 128,810 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 126,067 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 126,067 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 124,653 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 124,653 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 123,529 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 120,788 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 120,136 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 107,964 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 93,618 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 77,018 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 62,338 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,547 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 37,212 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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YX59 UUV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX59 UUV, 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 YX59 UUV registered?

YX59 UUV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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