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BN09 XDA

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,352 mi
Last recorded116,352 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 XDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 116,352 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2024 116,352 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2023 109,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 104,511 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 99,295 miles

oil leak

rear section exhaust rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2021 99,280 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

oil leak

rear section exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2020 94,444 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 90,926 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 84,090 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,837 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 78,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking Filter Housing (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 69,728 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 53,189 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 46,035 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,179 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 XDA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

BN09 XDA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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