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BA55 HOE

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,905 mi
Last recorded119,905 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA55 HOE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 119,905 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 112,631 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 112,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 106,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover perishing

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint cover perishing

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 106,060 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint cover perishing

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint cover perishing

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 94,103 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 91,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 91,329 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge out side edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 83,953 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 83,953 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 75,404 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 75,404 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,072 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,220 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Fail 26 Apr 2017 52,220 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components/areas

Pass 22 Apr 2016 47,561 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components/areas

N/s front foglamp lens damaged but no sharp edges

Pass 1 May 2015 40,449 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,343 miles

TPMS indicating a fault

Pass 19 Apr 2013 25,125 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 18,820 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 18,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BA55 HOE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BA55 HOE, 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 BA55 HOE registered?

BA55 HOE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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The MOT history for BA55 HOE shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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