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BN09 XDD

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

14,981 mi
Last recorded14,981 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 XDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 14,981 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 14,981 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 14,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 13,522 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 13,273 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 13,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 13,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 13,092 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 12,895 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2020 12,895 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 12,764 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 12,555 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 9,140 miles

discs pitted on the rear

nsf tyre wall damaged cut on outter wall

rear pads looking low

Pass 29 Feb 2016 8,350 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 7,958 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 7,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 7,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 6,434 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2012 6,236 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 XDD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XDD, 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 XDD registered?

BN09 XDD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is BN09 XDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 XDD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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