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BJ09 PGF

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,065 mi
Last recorded57,065 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 PGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 57,065 miles

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

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 57,024 miles

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated and worn outer edge (5.2.3 (l))

Rear SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 26 Jun 2025 56,347 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 55,830 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 54,822 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 54,039 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 54,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2021 53,263 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 52,584 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 52,584 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,204 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

all 4 tyres -treads worn low 225/45/17

hasndbrake performance only justed passed 17%

Pass 8 May 2018 49,179 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 47,206 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 44,391 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 44,310 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 42,172 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 38,352 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 33,916 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 33,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 12,777 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 PGF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BJ09 PGF, 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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BJ09 PGF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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