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YY09 JFZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,753 mi
Last recorded142,753 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 JFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 142,753 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroding

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2025 132,897 miles

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

Sill covers fitted

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 124,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre centre

all four tyres outer of shape from inner

covers fitted underside of the vehicle

Pass 17 Jul 2023 121,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 119,966 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 107,238 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 106,998 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 106,353 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly cracking

Fail 19 Jun 2017 106,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2016 101,348 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip just in 10mm max for mot (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 95,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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 26 May 2015 95,432 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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 23 Jun 2014 90,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cut to outside of tyre but not showing cord.

o/s/r tyre showing cracks in tread but not showing cord.

o/s/r tyre tread getting low on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,234 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 46,775 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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YY09 JFZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YY09 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?

YY09 JFZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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