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S66 BTX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,316 mi
Last recorded71,316 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS66 BTX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 71,316 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 65,706 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 60,157 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 55,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 54,753 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 52,759 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 50,874 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 47,603 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 43,042 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 37,966 miles

Nearside Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Offside Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 25 Nov 2016 37,966 miles

Nearside Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Nov 2015 33,295 miles

N/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edge

O/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Oct 2014 26,520 miles

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 6 Nov 2013 21,731 miles

both rear tyres starting to split

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

slight damage to near side front outer tyre wall but not showing cords

Pass 26 Nov 2012 19,451 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 17,705 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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S66 BTX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S66 BTX, 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 S66 BTX registered?

S66 BTX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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