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BK59 RDO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

141,646 mi
Last recorded141,646 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 141,646 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 141,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 131,945 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 131,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 116,208 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 116,207 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 113,243 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall close to cords

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

Offside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall close to cords

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 113,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall close to cords

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

Offside Front tyre damage to outer sidewall close to cords

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,758 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 107,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 101,659 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 90,298 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 90,298 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 87,585 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2014 87,585 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,458 miles

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

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 RDO 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 56.3%.

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 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 RDO, 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 RDO registered?

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

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