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BG09 NFP

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,822 mi
Last recorded70,822 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 NFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 70,822 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 70,819 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 67,137 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 63,358 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 61,042 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 54,111 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 54,086 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 53,791 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 53,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 53,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,725 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,356 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 42,871 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 42,846 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 38,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,051 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 30,759 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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BG09 NFP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BG09 NFP, 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 BG09 NFP registered?

BG09 NFP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is BG09 NFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG09 NFP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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