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MA09 BNV

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,272 mi
Last recorded109,272 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 BNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 109,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi /joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 109,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi /joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 108,930 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING ON OUTER EDGES

HEAVY SURFAC E CORROSSION TO REAR SUSPENSION AND UNDERSIDE

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 108,310 miles

heavy surface corrossion to underside

Fail 17 Mar 2023 108,308 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrossion to underside

Pass 8 Mar 2022 107,628 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust front flexible expansion joint weak and slightly blowing

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension upper mounts corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2021 106,685 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 105,086 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 105,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 102,227 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 98,628 miles

front tyres shouldering inner edges

Fail 9 Mar 2018 98,628 miles

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

front tyres shouldering inner edges

Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,319 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 93,319 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 87,395 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,716 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,752 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 46,912 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 BNV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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