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BE53 JSS

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,880 mi
Last recorded159,880 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE53 JSS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 159,880 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 151,196 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 151,182 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mount corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 141,300 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2023 131,816 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 128,013 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 128,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 124,094 miles

both rear brakes slight binding

offside rear tyre inner edge stepping

Pass 10 Dec 2020 119,958 miles

n/s/r indicator starting to show white ./

slight damage front no plate ./

Pass 16 Dec 2019 117,030 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 111,216 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 103,172 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 92,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 80,958 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 80,895 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,575 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 62,371 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 47,033 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 29,273 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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BE53 JSS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BE53 JSS, 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 BE53 JSS registered?

BE53 JSS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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