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SA09 BTZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,134 mi
Last recorded67,134 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA09 BTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 67,134 miles

ALL tyres perishing/cracking amongst tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 3mm - 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tailing arm bushes - BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 65,301 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 63,600 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake cable support bracket broken

Pass 8 Mar 2023 61,595 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 58,461 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear brake cable support bracket broken

Offside Front Nail in tyre shoulder of tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2021 56,521 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,113 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 50,030 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 43,761 miles

Brake unions by tank corroded

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules BOTH (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 32,673 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 21,624 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 15,685 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 10,305 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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SA09 BTZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BTZ, 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 BTZ registered?

SA09 BTZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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