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BK09 SYR

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

216,777 mi
Last recorded216,777 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 216,777 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 199,099 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 199,099 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 180,869 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Mar 2022 180,869 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken at the bottom of the spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front slight bind on brake

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Mar 2021 160,947 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 141,992 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 131,456 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 131,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexy slight blow

Pass 7 Mar 2018 122,991 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2017 112,334 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,780 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 93,780 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 76,909 miles

Emissions to low for smokemeter to read unable toget print out

Sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2014 63,105 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,924 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 34,640 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 SYR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

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

Is BK09 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK09 SYR shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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