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BN09 XCZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

172,871 mi
Last recorded172,871 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 XCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 172,871 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 172,871 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 167,836 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 167,833 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.55 actual 1.02 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 157,735 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 157,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 147,085 miles

advise diesel fuel filter area damp.

Pass 8 Jun 2022 136,234 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 136,172 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken

n/s/f mirror glass slight discoloration

Pass 16 Apr 2021 136,155 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 136,148 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 122,956 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 88,670 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre as marked ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 83,726 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold egr pipe connection (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 83,640 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold egr pipe connection (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 76,074 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 70,994 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 63,905 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 58,703 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 58,703 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 51,983 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 51,983 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2012 41,824 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 XCZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 BN09 XCZ, 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 BN09 XCZ registered?

BN09 XCZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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