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BK09 SYV

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,231 mi
Last recorded137,231 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 SYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 137,231 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 133,904 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 133,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 128,773 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2018 128,771 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 123,735 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 123,424 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just above 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 113,876 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 113,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 105,558 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 86,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 71,559 miles

n/s/r wheel stiff to spin

Pass 15 Mar 2013 58,007 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Mar 2013 58,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 46,534 miles

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

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

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 SYV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

BK09 SYV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2009.

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The MOT history for BK09 SYV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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