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SA09 BVJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,952 mi
Last recorded101,952 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 101,952 miles
Fail 5 May 2026 101,952 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2025 98,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2025 98,085 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2024 92,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16,,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d, bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16, 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/16,,3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 86,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 86,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 83,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 76,089 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2020 68,788 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 61,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 56,582 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 50,388 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 50,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 44,852 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 36,438 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 28,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,991 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,704 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 BVJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BVJ, 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 BVJ registered?

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

Is SA09 BVJ safe to buy?

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