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MA09 BPU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,770 mi
Last recorded145,770 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 145,770 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 142,378 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 139,753 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 136,457 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 132,362 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 125,732 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 118,725 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 103,415 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 100,586 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,205 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 88,818 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,002 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,396 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,482 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,936 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 BPU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BPU, 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 BPU registered?

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

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