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BAZ 5900

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

86,526 mi
Last recorded86,526 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAZ 5900
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 86,526 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 85,163 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 83,746 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,622 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 81,279 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 79,821 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 79,821 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 78,801 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 75,487 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 72,496 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 72,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 69,256 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 65,423 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,237 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 52,403 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 43,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 36,094 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BAZ 5900 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 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 79,194 miles. This 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 BAZ 5900, 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 BAZ 5900 registered?

BAZ 5900 is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is BAZ 5900 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BAZ 5900 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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