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BK59 RCX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,625 mi
Last recorded194,625 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 194,625 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery terminal pin missing (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 190,781 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 185,709 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

washer malfunctioning

Pass 30 Jul 2021 180,835 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 173,769 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 173,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 163,688 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 163,541 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged steeping badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged steeping badly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear nsr osr shocks weak

Pass 24 Sep 2018 148,349 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated adjustment (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 131,353 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 115,057 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 114,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,964 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 80,586 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 63,687 miles

front brake pads are worn

Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,131 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 RCX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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