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BK09 SYT

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,071 mi
Last recorded115,071 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 115,071 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 115,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 111,988 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shock absorber upper attachment brackets deteriorated but still secure

Fail 26 Aug 2025 111,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking around filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shock absorber upper attachment brackets deteriorated but still secure

Pass 26 Aug 2025 111,987 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shock absorber upper attachment brackets deteriorated but still secure

Pass 21 Aug 2024 108,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

both rear shock absorber upper attachment brackets deteriorated but still secure

Fail 20 Aug 2024 108,936 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

both rear shock absorber upper attachment brackets deteriorated but still secure

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Jul 2023 105,166 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2022 101,106 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 94,528 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,060 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe surface corrosion by lower arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 86,353 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,644 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 79,337 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 71,045 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 63,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2016 63,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,406 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 45,444 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 45,440 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 37,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres stepping outer shoulders

Pass 10 Apr 2012 30,036 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 SYT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SYT, 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 SYT registered?

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

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