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BK09 APZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,455 mi
Last recorded134,455 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 APZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 134,455 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2026 134,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 130,552 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 121,132 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 111,470 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 104,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 104,258 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 104,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 99,466 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 89,975 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 79,914 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,740 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,003 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,225 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 43,866 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,667 miles

rear brake discs alittle pitted

Fail 10 Apr 2013 33,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

rear brake discs alittle pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,783 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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BK09 APZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK09 APZ, 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 BK09 APZ registered?

BK09 APZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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