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BK09 ARO

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,811 mi
Last recorded129,811 miles
Recorded on21 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 ARO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2022 129,811 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 122,659 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 111,697 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 110,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 109,167 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre worn heavily on outer edges (under inflated)

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2018 109,167 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s front tyre worn heavily on outer edges (under inflated)

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2017 105,963 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust front flexi pipe heavily deteriorated and slight blow

noise from engine pulley/belt area

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,638 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Fail 3 Mar 2015 76,429 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml light on

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,469 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,901 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

particulate filter light on at time of test

Pass 2 Mar 2012 45,504 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 ARO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ARO, 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 ARO registered?

BK09 ARO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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