2009 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · OU09 YBW
2009 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 135,303 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU09 YBW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 135,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU09 YBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Saab 9-3 (OU09 YBW) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
OU09 YBW Mileage History
- 03/07/2023104,881 mi
- 04/07/2023104,895 mi+14 mi
- 01/07/2024124,357 mi+19,462 mi
- 02/07/2025135,023 mi+10,666 mi
- 03/07/2025135,303 mi+280 mi
Average of roughly 15,204 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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