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BJ09 EFO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,484 mi
Last recorded98,484 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 EFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 98,484 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 94,150 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on very inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2024 94,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r tyre wearing on very inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2023 89,854 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 89,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 84,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 84,709 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 77,053 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 77,048 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 70,511 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Nov 2020 70,499 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2019 59,049 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2018 49,464 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 45,242 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 43,714 miles

Front tyres going bald on edges and low

N/s/r tyre cracked and splitting

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,183 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 40,310 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,832 miles

Brake discs corroding

Front tyres wearing

Fail 27 Mar 2013 38,832 miles

Brake discs corroding

Front tyres wearing

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,899 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 EFO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EFO, 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 EFO registered?

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

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