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BK59 RCO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,558 mi
Last recorded178,558 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 178,558 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 157,505 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) has a lot of play, advise this to be checked ()

Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,114 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arms outer ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 138,114 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower arms outer ball joint covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll bar D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 129,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 122,587 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 122,583 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 122,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 121,945 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 113,677 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))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone A 2 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 108,539 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector damaged

Offside Rear tyre on 3.5-4mm

Pass 1 Oct 2018 101,426 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 101,426 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 94,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,035 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 74,978 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,891 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 49,261 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2012 34,856 miles

nails in n/s/r tyre

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 RCO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BK59 RCO, 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 RCO registered?

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

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