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BJ09 EEY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

155,742 mi
Last recorded155,742 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 EEY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 155,742 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 155,725 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 155,360 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 152,098 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 149,975 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 140,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock Absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 134,176 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 114,701 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 89,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 72,740 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 71,750 miles

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 71,750 miles

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

Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 63,333 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 56,133 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 45,104 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,707 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,960 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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BJ09 EEY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BJ09 EEY, 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 BJ09 EEY registered?

BJ09 EEY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ09 EEY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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