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SA09 BSX

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,896 mi
Last recorded101,896 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 BSX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 101,896 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 93,796 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 93,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.55 actual 0.89 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front advise headlamp lenses cleaned, both sides

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise horn button repositioned

Pass 12 May 2023 84,149 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's door difficult to open

Fail 9 May 2023 84,135 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Driver's door difficult to open

Pass 29 Apr 2022 79,896 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front door handle is faulty (advise repair or replacement)

Offside Front mirror glass damaged and plastic cover broken (advise repair or replacement)

button for horn not easily accessible recommend moving button to easier and noticeable position

Pass 1 May 2021 70,872 miles

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

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

Offside Front door handle faulty

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

Rear both tyres slightly misshaped

horn button not very accessible

slight dampness around rear fuel filter

Pass 4 May 2020 65,064 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 59,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror case backing cover missing. (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,915 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 4 Apr 2018 48,914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 39,203 miles

condition of tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,224 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

fuel filter damp

Pass 17 Feb 2015 24,398 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 21,076 miles

nearside resr tyre cracking

offside front tyre low tread at 3mm and cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

tyre size 225 45 17 94 W

Pass 12 Mar 2013 17,613 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,350 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BSX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BSX, 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 BSX registered?

SA09 BSX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is SA09 BSX safe to buy?

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