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BK59 RCU

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,360 mi
Last recorded148,360 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 RCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2025 148,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 139,950 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 139,860 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 126,095 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 15 Nov 2022 118,715 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 118,715 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 113,373 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 112,199 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 111,864 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users when cold (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 111,864 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users when cold (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 94,328 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 68,989 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 68,989 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 67,571 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,483 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 62,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,598 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 54,840 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 49,502 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 49,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,167 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 26,738 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 RCU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RCU, 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 RCU registered?

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

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