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BN09 VJM

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,837 mi
Last recorded57,837 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 VJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 57,837 miles

Corrosion around vehicle body + subframes

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

NSR tyre heavily perished

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

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

OSR tyre heavily perished

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 53,933 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the edges

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 53,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre is worn on the edges

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 51,410 miles

Front Lower under tray is becoming loose , and front fog lamp wiring is hanging down

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads , and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 48,875 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 45,983 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 43,641 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 43,640 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 42,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside Front Tyre perished on sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre is perished and worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2019 40,510 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 38,546 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,373 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 35,815 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,568 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 30,903 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 25,712 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 20,107 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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BN09 VJM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BN09 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

BN09 VJM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

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