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BV59 YFL

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,791 mi
Last recorded121,791 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 121,791 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r tyre inner edges worn

Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,432 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Fail 30 Nov 2020 114,432 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front 235.45.17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,558 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 94,973 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 94,973 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 94,687 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,340 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system rusty and front flexi exhaust joint worn

unable to check n/s rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Fail 3 Oct 2016 81,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system rusty and front flexi exhaust joint worn

unable to check n/s rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 70,191 miles

slight play in n/s o/s front anti roll bar links

Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,263 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 59,248 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 47,537 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,509 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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 YFL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 BV59 YFL, 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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BV59 YFL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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