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BK59 WDU

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,906 mi
Last recorded53,906 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 53,906 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2024 53,328 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm to floor mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm to floor mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 53,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 52,895 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear both rear shocks top alloy mounts corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2023 52,893 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear both rear shocks top alloy mounts corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2022 52,355 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shocker mounts corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shocker mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 52,353 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shocker mounts corroded . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shocker mount corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tail box heat shield loose

Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,948 miles

Rear both top shocker mounts corroded "alloy"

Fail 19 Oct 2021 50,916 miles

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

Rear both top shocker mounts corroded "alloy"

Pass 13 Oct 2020 49,841 miles

Rear both top shocker alloy brackets corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2019 47,239 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 44,703 miles

Rear both alloy shocker mounts corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2017 41,027 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 35,708 miles

steering rack slight sweat

Pass 5 Oct 2015 30,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 26,755 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 20,139 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 16,537 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 WDU 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 WDU, 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 WDU registered?

BK59 WDU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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