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BL 6

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,343 mi
Last recorded148,343 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL 6
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2026 148,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s & o/s of rear sub frame corroded &holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached n/s & o/s rear shock absorber top brackets [ally] corroded & disintegrating (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear n/s & o/s rear 1/4 panel wheelarches corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 146,609 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 146,609 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2024 144,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on n/s rear wheelarch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 142,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 141,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 141,251 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 138,738 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 136,180 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 136,180 miles

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached box (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 131,801 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 126,091 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 113,548 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 96,418 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

HAND BRAKE PASS ON 18%

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 77,143 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,810 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 53,524 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,140 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear tyres are perished on the tread

Fail 29 Jul 2013 34,140 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear brakes slightly binding

Both rear tyres are perished on the tread

Pass 3 Jul 2012 23,841 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 23,841 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BL 6 is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL 6, 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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BL 6 is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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