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B2 TSF

2009 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

49,459 mi
Last recorded49,459 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 TSF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 49,459 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 46,119 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE INSPECTION

Fail 3 Apr 2025 46,119 miles

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

ADVISE REAR BRAKE INSPECTION

Pass 26 Feb 2024 44,680 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 44,186 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 41,168 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 38,097 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 35,296 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 35,289 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 33,384 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 33,384 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 32,370 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 29,914 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 29,914 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 27,406 miles

Offside Front tyre on 2mm of tread

Pass 16 May 2016 24,892 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2015 21,388 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 21,388 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 18,321 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 15,353 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Apr 2012 12,320 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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B2 TSF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 B2 TSF, 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 B2 TSF registered?

B2 TSF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is B2 TSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 TSF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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