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YY09 EZT

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,623 mi
Last recorded142,623 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 EZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 142,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 142,623 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 139,255 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both shock absorbers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

fuel cap seal perished/ cracking

Pass 13 May 2024 138,673 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both slight play ()

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both front (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 13 May 2023 137,869 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2022 137,052 miles

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play slight up and down play detected on steering wheel (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 20 May 2021 136,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inner and outer edge very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on inner and outer edge very perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 127,903 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 118,511 miles

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

engine/sill covers/surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Fail 18 Apr 2019 118,511 miles

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

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

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

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

engine/sill covers/surface corrosion on discs, appears to have been stood.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 113,581 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 99,064 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 79,144 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,024 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 39,939 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wipers clearing poorly

Pass 2 May 2014 39,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 31,156 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 19,385 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 19,385 miles

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

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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YY09 EZT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YY09 EZT, 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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YY09 EZT is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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