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BK59 VBL

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

156,253 mi
Last recorded156,253 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 156,253 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f lower ball joint boot burst (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in n/s inner rack joint ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s/f lower ball joint boot burst (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/r jacking point missing

Pass 4 Feb 2025 143,766 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS and OS front discs worn and have corrosion to surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OS and NS tyres cracked and perished on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 138,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded slightly at outer edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 130,932 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 121,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 116,563 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 116,552 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 109,725 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 109,725 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2017 97,387 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,645 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,061 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 61,234 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 49,008 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn close to legal limit and slightly perished on sidewalls

o/s and n/s front tyres have slight wear on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2012 36,767 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 VBL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VBL, 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 VBL registered?

BK59 VBL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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