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B12 BDB

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,318 mi
Last recorded126,318 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 BDB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 126,318 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 121,503 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 116,279 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 110,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 101,581 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Sep 2021 101,507 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 96,158 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 96,158 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 87,662 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer edges

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,662 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,042 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2016 60,326 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 60,324 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brakes release unevenly slow (3.7.B.4)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,263 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 44,739 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 33,809 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,901 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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B12 BDB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B12 BDB, 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 B12 BDB registered?

B12 BDB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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