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BK59 PZX

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,249 mi
Last recorded124,249 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 PZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 124,249 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 112,382 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 112,382 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 102,139 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,508 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 90,260 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 90,250 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 75,366 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 75,361 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 63,524 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 51,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very close (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 51,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides very close (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,620 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 28,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,689 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,384 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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BK59 PZX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BK59 PZX, 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 PZX registered?

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

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