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BK59 WDZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

128,795 mi
Last recorded128,795 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 128,795 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2021 128,795 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 127,842 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 127,836 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 119,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 119,943 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 113,321 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2017 106,606 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 106,606 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2016 99,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 90,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge stepped and low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge stepped and low (4.1.E.1)

air box pipe loose,broke

Fail 24 Sep 2015 90,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge stepped and low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge stepped and low (4.1.E.1)

air box pipe loose,broke

Pass 24 Sep 2014 75,346 miles

cut in osr tyre no cords exposed

Fail 24 Sep 2014 75,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

cut in osr tyre no cords exposed

slight damage to nsf tyre side wall no cords

Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight water ingress front number plate

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 WDZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WDZ, 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 WDZ registered?

BK59 WDZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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