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BF59 FHL

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,775 mi
Last recorded136,775 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF59 FHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 136,775 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi joint in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,164 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 94,271 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 94,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 82,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 1 Nov 2013 69,060 miles

EML illuminated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,035 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 54,035 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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BF59 FHL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BF59 FHL, 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 BF59 FHL registered?

BF59 FHL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is BF59 FHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF59 FHL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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