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BN09 XDH

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,878 mi
Last recorded134,878 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 134,878 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 134,878 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 121,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 110,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 110,106 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 97,527 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 97,527 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 93,284 miles

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Jacking pads missing

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Attention Please (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 225.45.R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Recommended to replace brake fluid

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 93,278 miles

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

Body under covers & Engine undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Jacking pads missing

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Attention Please (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 225.45.R 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Recommended to replace brake fluid

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 86,737 miles

Rear offside & nearside tyres worn.

Fail 6 Oct 2020 86,737 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear offside & nearside tyres worn.

Pass 30 Oct 2019 85,284 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,351 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 76,882 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 76,881 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 70,567 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 63,867 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,569 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 58,057 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 49,202 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,956 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 32,983 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 XDH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XDH, 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 XDH registered?

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

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