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BV59 YEF

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,316 mi
Last recorded117,316 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 117,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 84,473 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 50,769 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 39,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 39,496 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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BV59 YEF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV59 YEF, 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 BV59 YEF registered?

BV59 YEF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is BV59 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV59 YEF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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