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SA59 BUV

2009 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,946 mi
Last recorded121,946 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 BUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 121,946 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 118,460 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 118,460 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 109,314 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,911 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 84,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 84,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,325 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 73,099 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 73,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 67,293 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 60,462 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 54,949 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 47,871 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,173 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 32,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,987 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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SA59 BUV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,988cc petrol 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 SA59 BUV, 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 SA59 BUV registered?

SA59 BUV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is SA59 BUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA59 BUV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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