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YX59 XJA

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,086 mi
Last recorded122,086 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX59 XJA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 122,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 121,150 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped / small cut / nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 119,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 118,619 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 112,538 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 112,538 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,943 miles

slight play in offside rack end

Pass 22 Nov 2016 87,060 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 69,977 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 18 Nov 2014 54,969 miles

EML light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 40,723 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,798 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 XJA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YX59 XJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX59 XJA registered?

YX59 XJA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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The MOT history for YX59 XJA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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