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MA09 BNF

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,708 mi
Last recorded151,708 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 BNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 151,708 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 157,708 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure Back box missing. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 146,076 miles

Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coroied (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 145,986 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing coroied (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 138,874 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 138,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread 1.4 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 133,096 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 121,991 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,151 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 104,163 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Fail 28 Mar 2017 104,150 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,502 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

lean burn emissions system

Fail 16 Mar 2016 94,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

lean burn emissions system

Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded at securing points

Lean burn emissions system

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Mar 2015 86,248 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded at securing points

Lean burn emissions system

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded at joints

Lean burn emissions system

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 69,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,970 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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MA09 BNF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MA09 BNF, 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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MA09 BNF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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