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MA09 BPF

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,576 mi
Last recorded120,576 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 120,576 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 120,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2023 114,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 108,259 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 108,259 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 99,078 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 99,078 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 96,534 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 85,495 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 85,495 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2018 71,048 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 60,121 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,989 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,013 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 47,734 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 47,734 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 40,281 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,313 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 BPF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BPF, 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 BPF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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