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SA09 BTF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,684 mi
Last recorded103,684 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 103,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 95,152 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 87,740 miles

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

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

Underside and components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 85,551 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 85,551 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 80,249 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 80,244 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 76,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect manifold blow.Little visual. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 76,158 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Flexi hose/Banjo bolt/washer area. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Suspect manifold blow.Little visual. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 72,442 miles

Dampness around fuel filter area.

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 72,442 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dampness around fuel filter area.

Engine oil level high!.

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,005 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2018 69,005 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Failure of flexi joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel leak around filter area. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 65,778 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front inner (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside front and nearside rear.... nearside rear tyre is also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and nearside rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 60,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 97W XL (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 97W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 97W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 60,604 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 97W XL (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 97W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 97W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 11 Dec 2015 55,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 97W XL (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 97W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 97W XL (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 55,286 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/55/16 97W XL (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 97W XL (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 97W XL (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/55/16 97W XL (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 49,791 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 49,791 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2013 41,333 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 33,681 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 33,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 33,601 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BTF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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