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C1 BBR

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,892 mi
Last recorded48,892 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 BBR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 48,892 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 45,809 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 44,696 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 43,596 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,946 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jul 2020 38,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 36,320 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 34,162 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,321 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,414 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 27,024 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 20,184 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 20,184 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 18,509 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 14,068 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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C1 BBR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 C1 BBR, 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 C1 BBR registered?

C1 BBR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is C1 BBR safe to buy?

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