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BV59 YEX

2009 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

180,046 mi
Last recorded180,046 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 180,046 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear brake pads wearing thin inside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 179,144 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 176,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 175,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge and slightly perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner and outer edges and slightly perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 173,708 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 171,025 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 167,118 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 163,820 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 155,695 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 148,270 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 142,780 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 135,343 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 109,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 109,773 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 YEX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YEX, 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 YEX registered?

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

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