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BJ09 EFE

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,931 mi
Last recorded34,931 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 EFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 34,931 miles

puncture osr tyre

Pass 14 May 2015 28,420 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 28,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,182 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,274 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 13,842 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 13,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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 EFE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BJ09 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

BJ09 EFE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is BJ09 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 EFE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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