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SA09 BPO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

148,010 mi
Last recorded148,010 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 BPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 148,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 144,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 141,070 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 137,680 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 133,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,713 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 127,995 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 124,846 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 120,202 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Dec 2016 115,754 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2015 104,355 miles

engine under tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 93,368 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 82,578 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,598 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 61,585 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 61,585 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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
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SA09 BPO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 SA09 BPO, 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 SA09 BPO registered?

SA09 BPO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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