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BK59 VBM

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,892 mi
Last recorded151,892 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 151,892 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 135,830 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm / corrosion on o/s/r spring / engine x under covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2018 135,830 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre 3mm / corrosion on o/s/r spring / engine x under covers fitted

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 18 Jan 2017 116,199 miles

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

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

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

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

osf seat belt slow to return

Fail 16 Jan 2017 116,199 miles

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

osf seat belt slow to return

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 94,689 miles

All 4 Discs have forecourt corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2014 87,778 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 87,778 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 79,854 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 70,627 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 70,627 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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 VBM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK59 VBM registered?

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

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