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BN58 UWJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,483 mi
Last recorded99,483 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 UWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 99,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake requires attention

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 96,942 miles

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

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake requires attention

Pass 21 Dec 2023 93,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 93,629 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 89,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 88,796 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

front headlights dull

Fail 12 Nov 2020 88,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & outer tyre wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front headlights dull

Pass 30 Aug 2019 84,460 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 84,453 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 80,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 May 2017 72,749 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 66,104 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 58,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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n/s/r tyre excessivly cracking due to age

o/s/r tyre excessivly cracking due to age

Pass 15 Apr 2014 47,040 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 31,332 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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BN58 UWJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BN58 UWJ, 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 BN58 UWJ registered?

BN58 UWJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

Is BN58 UWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN58 UWJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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