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S44 BVM

2009 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,408 mi
Last recorded120,408 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 15086,967 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 BVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear SE Tid 150
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 120,408 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 120,404 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 113,328 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,920 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 101,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 86,665 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 86,590 miles

Emissions not tested Engine oil level is overfilled making test unsafe to conduct (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Incorrect spacing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brake pads appear worn/wearing thin on insides

Pass 12 Aug 2021 79,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 79,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 74,375 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,607 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 1 Aug 2019 68,607 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,497 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 63,497 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 59,513 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 51,619 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 40,280 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 40,280 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 25,004 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 19,755 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 12,716 miles

diesel smoke emmisions to clean to register on testing equipment

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150?

Based on 1,025 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,331
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 22
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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S44 BVM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 86,967 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 Linear SE Tid 150 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S44 BVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S44 BVM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150, first registered on 16 April 2009.

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