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BF09 YVO

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,421 mi
Last recorded186,421 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YVO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 186,421 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 167,177 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 167,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 165,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator lower mount rusty on n/s

Pass 6 Jan 2020 159,747 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 156,482 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear sub frame has areas of corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 156,231 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring broken n/s and o/s (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear sub frame areas of corrosion

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 151,327 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 151,325 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 147,292 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 143,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 138,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,377 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 74,292 miles

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

nearside rear tyre undulating

Pass 11 Apr 2011 50,726 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

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 YVO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVO, 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 YVO registered?

BF09 YVO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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