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BT09 OAN

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,044 mi
Last recorded214,044 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 OAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 214,044 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

side skirts fitted

tyre size 225 / 45 zr17 94w

Pass 4 Mar 2020 208,612 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 208,223 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 196,331 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wear on edges

Offside Front tyre wear on edges

slight engine oil leak

under body surface corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2018 183,892 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 183,032 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 168,014 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 168,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 153,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 140,842 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

drivers mirror cracked

front number plate damaged

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Mar 2015 140,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

drivers mirror cracked

front number plate damaged

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2014 125,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 125,743 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 92,228 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 92,228 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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BT09 OAN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BT09 OAN, 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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BT09 OAN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 August 2009.

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