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BN09 XDB

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

32,091 mi
Last recorded32,091 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 32,091 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2026 31,689 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 29,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 28,023 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 25,779 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 24,430 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Feb 2021 23,695 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 11 Feb 2020 22,523 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 20 Feb 2019 21,456 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 19,987 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 18,580 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

both front tyres tread getting low

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2017 18,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

both front tyres tread getting low

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 15,976 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,001 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 11,879 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 11,879 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 8,876 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 6,682 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 XDB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XDB, 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 XDB registered?

BN09 XDB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

Is BN09 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 XDB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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