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SA09 BVL

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,406 mi
Last recorded113,406 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 113,406 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 113,406 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 101,573 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 101,565 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by mounting (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged cut down to cords and low on tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhuast heatsheild loose

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 98,532 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 92,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 16 Jul 2021 81,772 miles

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

play detected at steering wheel just on pass mark

Pass 5 Aug 2020 73,133 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 61,907 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 51,368 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 42,288 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 32,922 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,396 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 32,394 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)

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

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

nearside front tyre has cuts on outer sidewall

rear exhaust heat shield loose

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,286 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 24,532 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 19,930 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,593 miles

Both front tyres on 2.5mm 225/45/17

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 BVL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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