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MA09 BNL

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

178,376 mi
Last recorded178,376 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 178,376 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 168,008 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 150,914 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 135,526 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 119,269 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 109,597 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 97,735 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 89,243 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 89,238 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,940 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 69,978 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,732 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,474 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 50,273 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 42,982 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,139 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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MA09 BNL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MA09 BNL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA09 BNL registered?

MA09 BNL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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The MOT history for MA09 BNL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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