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S444 BCP

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,827 mi
Last recorded124,827 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS444 BCP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 124,827 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 124,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2025 101,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 78,963 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 60,991 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 44,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 44,056 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 42,338 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 40,604 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt as marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 36,879 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 36,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2018 32,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 26,156 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 26,156 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 22,054 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 18,868 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 18,868 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 15,623 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 15,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 13,254 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 10,207 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 10,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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S444 BCP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S444 BCP, 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 S444 BCP registered?

S444 BCP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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