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BU58 FXK

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

133,828 mi
Last recorded133,828 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU58 FXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 133,828 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 127,542 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 122,720 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 119,503 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 116,292 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 112,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 109,497 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 103,733 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 103,669 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 97,111 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 88,040 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 88,040 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,725 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,878 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,047 miles

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbed at edges

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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BU58 FXK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BU58 FXK, 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 BU58 FXK registered?

BU58 FXK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 February 2009.

Is BU58 FXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU58 FXK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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