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BV09 RYR

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,654 mi
Last recorded103,654 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 RYR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 103,654 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2023 100,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 100,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 95,694 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 95,694 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 90,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 87,161 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 82,783 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 78,520 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 74,293 miles

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

emissions to clean to test

Pass 9 Mar 2016 65,619 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 57,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,525 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 49,525 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 49,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,585 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 32,956 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 32,956 miles

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

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

rear brake pads low

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 RYR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RYR, 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 RYR registered?

BV09 RYR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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