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BV09 RYJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

188,652 mi
Last recorded188,652 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 RYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 188,652 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 184,921 miles

NSF tyre close to the limit

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

OSF tyre close to the limit

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

Slight play in the OSF inner rack arm ball joint

Pass 2 Nov 2017 156,921 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror danglers ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 2 Nov 2017 156,921 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror danglers ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 25 Nov 2016 132,271 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 132,271 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 105,770 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 100,626 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,046 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,990 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

child seats fitted o/s/r and n/s/r

Pass 24 Apr 2013 62,601 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 62,601 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 May 2012 56,937 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 56,937 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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BV09 RYJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BV09 RYJ, 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 BV09 RYJ registered?

BV09 RYJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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