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BF09 YVK

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,170 mi
Last recorded132,170 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2022 132,170 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 132,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 127,838 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 127,827 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 115,262 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 103,576 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 93,066 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,807 miles

F/pads low. Slight w/bearing noise poss n/s/f

Pass 12 Aug 2015 69,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 63,811 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

N/S/R Tyre slightly mishaped around inner edge.

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm, and slightly mishaped around inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 56,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2012 43,188 miles

BOTH Rear Brake Discs slightly scored.

BOTH Rear Tyres slightly mishaped around inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF09 YVK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BF09 YVK, 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 BF09 YVK registered?

BF09 YVK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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