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BO04 DFO

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,194 mi
Last recorded113,194 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO04 DFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 113,194 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 109,177 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 109,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 105,397 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 101,095 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 101,026 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 95,834 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 95,767 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 88,503 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack seeping past gators. (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 85,384 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 81,115 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,580 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 74,750 miles

Nearside Front close to limit

Nearside Rear close to limit

Pass 18 May 2015 65,706 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 65,706 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 54,810 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre sign of pearishing

Fail 5 Jun 2014 54,810 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

n/s/r tyre sign of pearishing

Pass 15 May 2013 37,368 miles

advise sign of pearishing, rear tyres

Pass 20 May 2012 17,469 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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BO04 DFO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BO04 DFO, 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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BO04 DFO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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