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YY09 UAM

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,619 mi
Last recorded141,619 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 141,619 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 131,408 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 122,612 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 113,322 miles

both rear tyres starting to step

engine cover and under trays fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,243 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 92,240 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 49,258 miles

All brake discs corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 49,256 miles

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

All brake discs corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,954 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 UAM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UAM, 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 UAM registered?

YY09 UAM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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