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BK59 VBE

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

150,168 mi
Last recorded150,168 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 150,168 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 150,168 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 141,391 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to streak in places (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Heavily misted (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 inner edge 2.4mm uneven wear due to suspension bush (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 inner edge 2.7mm uneven wear due to suspension bush (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 141,390 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush fully debonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush fully debonded (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to streak in places (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Heavily misted (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 inner edge 2.4mm uneven wear due to suspension bush (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 inner edge 2.7mm uneven wear due to suspension bush (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 133,575 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 133,570 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s & n/s (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 119,724 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 119,724 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 118,357 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 113,743 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 111,718 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

o s r light cluster cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2019 108,923 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 103,856 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,225 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 87,902 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 76,434 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,752 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,371 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 34,667 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 VBE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VBE, 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 VBE registered?

BK59 VBE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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