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BN09 VHZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,049 mi
Last recorded133,049 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 VHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 133,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge below 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 125,693 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 125,690 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Brake inadequately mounted spring clip (1.1.21 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 120,429 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 116,774 miles

Offside Front perished and cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2021 113,734 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 110,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 104,771 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 100,525 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,732 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 86,927 miles

Nearside Front tyre legal limit (1.6mm)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,870 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 68,181 miles

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,206 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 47,309 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 47,309 miles

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

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

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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BN09 VHZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BN09 VHZ, 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 BN09 VHZ registered?

BN09 VHZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is BN09 VHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 VHZ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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