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SA59 BVD

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,024 mi
Last recorded76,024 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 BVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,024 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,459 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 67,267 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 67,182 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between silencer and flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 63,258 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2018 56,901 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 51,632 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 46,201 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 46,167 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,513 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,291 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 23,527 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,099 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 16,084 miles

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

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

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 BVD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BVD, 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 BVD registered?

SA59 BVD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is SA59 BVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA59 BVD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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