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BK59 RDU

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,527 mi
Last recorded201,527 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 RDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 201,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 201,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 184,150 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 184,150 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 165,559 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS&OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 147,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn NS&O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 133,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 120,397 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 98,625 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,411 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 69,620 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 69,620 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,734 miles

Corrosion on braking faces of both rear discs

Offside Rear Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Fail 4 Jun 2016 63,647 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Corrosion on braking faces of both rear discs

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn below 1.6mm tread depth inside edge

Pass 5 Jun 2015 57,131 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 51,646 miles

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

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

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

age related cracks in O/S rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2013 41,505 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 31,216 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 RDU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RDU, 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 RDU registered?

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

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