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BK09 DOA

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,139 mi
Last recorded194,139 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 194,139 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 21 May 2019 179,025 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front wing mirror deteriorated but not excessively at time of test

offside front wing mirror deteriorated but not excessively at time of test

Fail 20 May 2019 179,025 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front wing mirror deteriorated but not excessively at time of test

offside front wing mirror deteriorated but not excessively at time of test

Pass 12 Jun 2018 171,876 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs in very poor condition but not seriously weakened at time of test

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

nearside wing mirror glass deteriorated but not excessively at time of test

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit + worn on inner edge

offside wing mirror glass deteriorated but not excessively at time of test

rear brake discs in very poor condition but not seriously weakened at time of test

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 8 Jun 2018 171,876 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs in very poor condition but not seriously weakened at time of test

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

nearside wing mirror glass deteriorated but not excessively at time of test

offside front tyre wearing close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit + worn on inner edge

offside wing mirror glass deteriorated but not excessively at time of test

rear brake discs in very poor condition but not seriously weakened at time of test

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 May 2017 168,941 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level high

Fail 22 May 2017 168,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level high

Pass 20 May 2016 146,509 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Fail 20 May 2016 146,509 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 May 2015 124,094 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 93,481 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions 0.00

Fail 4 Apr 2014 93,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions 0.00

Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,321 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 90,896 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 66,931 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BK09 DOA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DOA, 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 DOA registered?

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

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