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YY09 HCN

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,678 mi
Last recorded90,678 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 HCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 90,678 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 85,338 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 81,392 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 78,352 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 74,874 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 70,200 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 70,200 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached both front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 66,770 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 66,768 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2019 63,345 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 59,686 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 59,686 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 53,613 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm ish left (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2016 49,166 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 43,427 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2015 43,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing

Pass 30 May 2014 37,203 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 29,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 May 2012 22,566 miles

Offside Front 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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YY09 HCN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HCN, 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 YY09 HCN registered?

YY09 HCN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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