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BO55 TLC

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,469 mi
Last recorded127,469 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO55 TLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 127,469 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 126,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 121,434 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 121,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2022 114,085 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 114,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 102,060 miles

both front tyres are worn

Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,838 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 88,808 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 80,226 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 80,226 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,573 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 64,063 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe slightly deteriorated

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

Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some under body components

Pass 22 Sep 2015 55,285 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 51,536 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 51,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,485 miles

report/advise slight exhaust leak from front flexi pipe

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,359 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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BO55 TLC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BO55 TLC, 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 BO55 TLC registered?

BO55 TLC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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