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BK09 DNU

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,617 mi
Last recorded109,617 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 109,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 94,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 94,371 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 85,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chips in the windscreen

Fail 15 Mar 2019 85,796 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

chips in the windscreen

nearside rear tyre is out of shape / cracking

offside front tyre has tread damage

Pass 16 Mar 2018 78,794 miles

chip in the windscreen

nearside & offside rear brake hoses unions are damp not leaking at time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2017 73,360 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 73,360 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,250 miles

drivers seat belt slow to return and slight fraying

Pass 10 Mar 2015 61,889 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 61,889 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 51,637 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,651 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 24,650 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 DNU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BK09 DNU, 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 DNU registered?

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

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