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BN04 BAD

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

53,746 mi
Last recorded53,746 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 BAD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 53,746 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 46,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished on the inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside parking brake effort low suspect cable or caliper fault

Pass 2 May 2024 41,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 37,167 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 37,167 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 32,019 miles

small amount of play in n/s front drop link

Pass 4 May 2021 31,042 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 29,963 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 29,114 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 27,969 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 26,589 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 24,948 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 24,948 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 22,896 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 19,720 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 17,229 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 13,803 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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BN04 BAD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BN04 BAD, 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 BN04 BAD registered?

BN04 BAD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for BN04 BAD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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