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YX59 XJN

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,330 mi
Last recorded112,330 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 112,330 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fuel filter moist

Pass 22 Oct 2024 112,270 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

fuel filter misted, not leaking at time of test

Pass 5 Dec 2023 108,137 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 108,136 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 99,397 miles

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Nov 2022 99,396 miles

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

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

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,390 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroding at the base (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 82,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin left and right inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in a zone. small (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,030 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front subframe corroding in places. solid and secure at time of test

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in a zone ok at time of test (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slightly excess travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 67,029 miles

Chip in windscreen.

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rattle from duel mass on start up.

Pass 8 Dec 2017 61,918 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,749 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 50,747 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 47,351 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 47,334 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 36,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 36,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

nsr tyre cracking in tread

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 28,626 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,528 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XJN 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 XJN, 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 XJN registered?

YX59 XJN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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