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MA09 BNK

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

162,651 mi
Last recorded162,651 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 BNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 162,651 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2023 156,925 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 152,387 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 137,400 miles

Central Front exhaust bracket at front off dpf insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2021 137,400 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front exhaust bracket at front off dpf insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2020 118,130 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 100,612 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 83,233 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 83,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 66,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filter in poor condition.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 66,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel filter in poor condition.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 58,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,926 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 49,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 40,594 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 40,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MA09 BNK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BNK, 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 MA09 BNK registered?

MA09 BNK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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