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N66 BAX

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,332 mi
Last recorded65,332 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN66 BAX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 65,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blow caused by damage (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Jul 2026 65,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blow caused by damage (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45 r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2025 58,052 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 50,503 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 50,442 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 40,681 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Aug 2022 31,331 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 22,275 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 18,738 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 13,508 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 12,830 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 12,178 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2016 11,699 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 11,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre has age cracks not showing cords

offside rear tyre has age cracks not showing cords

Pass 8 Sep 2015 10,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall of Tyre has deteriorated [ply not exposed]

Offside Front Outer sidewall of Tyre has deteriorated [ply not exposed]

Offside Rear Outer sidewall of Tyre has deteriorated [ply not exposed]

Pass 4 Sep 2014 8,833 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 6,714 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 5,547 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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N66 BAX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N66 BAX, 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 N66 BAX registered?

N66 BAX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for N66 BAX shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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