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BT58 NRE

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,751 mi
Last recorded129,751 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT58 NRE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 129,751 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2025 127,231 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 124,035 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 121,123 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 120,275 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 114,936 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 102,928 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 102,828 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 88,358 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 76,234 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2018 75,982 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 57,414 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 51,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 51,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling wear wire (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouiling wear wire (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 45,336 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 45,335 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 37,783 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 30,960 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 30,960 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 23,989 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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BT58 NRE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BT58 NRE, 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 NRE registered?

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

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