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BF09 YVZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,941 mi
Last recorded154,941 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 YVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 154,941 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 151,075 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 144,601 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 144,592 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 138,117 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 138,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 130,237 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 120,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 110,625 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 106,227 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,461 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,382 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 64,895 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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BF09 YVZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YVZ, 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 YVZ registered?

BF09 YVZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

Is BF09 YVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF09 YVZ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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