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BK59 RBF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,465 mi
Last recorded135,465 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 RBF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 135,465 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 135,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 119,753 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 119,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 107,428 miles

emissions to clean to detect

Pass 20 Oct 2018 93,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 79,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber top mount deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 79,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe/unions by tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake hose corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber top mount deteriorated

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 67,503 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake flexi pipe corroded

Offside Rear Upper brake pipe unions alongside fuel tank corroded 2

Offside Rear brake flexi pipe corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2015 60,403 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 53,601 miles

brake pipe joins OSR by fuel tank corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,187 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 45,187 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 35,772 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 RBF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RBF, 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 RBF registered?

BK59 RBF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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