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BT58 NPV

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

173,775 mi
Last recorded173,775 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT58 NPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 173,775 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 173,753 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged heavily perished tyre compound breaking up and whole tyre disformed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 168,991 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play lower column joint @ steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated worse on lock (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. very poor park brake n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 161,034 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 160,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 147,645 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 138,937 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 131,189 miles

brake pads looking worn

emissions to clean

Pass 4 Feb 2015 114,872 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 114,863 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,250 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,067 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 55,023 miles

Front screen has random small stone chips

O/S/R Tyre low/ wearing uneven inner edge.

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

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

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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BT58 NPV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BT58 NPV, 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 BT58 NPV registered?

BT58 NPV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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The MOT history for BT58 NPV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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