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BK09 KVP

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,409 mi
Last recorded68,409 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 KVP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 68,409 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 67,929 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 67,938 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 66,782 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive washer bottle leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 65,422 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 62,094 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 55,173 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 53,471 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 49,016 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 49,000 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 20 May 2016 44,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking within the tread. Replacement recommended

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 38,183 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre perishing/cracking within the tread. Replacement recommended

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 28,695 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,186 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 KVP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KVP, 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 KVP registered?

BK09 KVP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is BK09 KVP safe to buy?

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