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BK59 PZW

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,581 mi
Last recorded90,581 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 PZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 90,581 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 90,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 80,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 79,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 77,885 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 77,770 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 74,035 miles

secondary bonnet catch stiff

Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,503 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2020 68,503 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached 50mm between nut and arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

secondary bonnet catch stiff

inadequate repair to fuel pipe adjacent to fuel filter - rubber hose 'bulging' under pressure and likely to burst

Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,606 miles

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal perished

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Mar 2019 62,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal perished

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,208 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 16 Mar 2018 58,208 miles

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

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

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2017 51,241 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter body rusty ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 51,241 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter body rusty ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped/cracked (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 46,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped/cracked (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 42,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 31,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear screenwash inop

rear tyres slightly mishapen inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2013 23,032 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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BK59 PZW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK59 PZW, 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 BK59 PZW registered?

BK59 PZW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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