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SA59 BVO

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

62,201 mi
Last recorded62,201 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 BVO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 62,201 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged both mirrors defective (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 55,597 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 48,282 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 48,282 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 43,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 38,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 34,549 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,767 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 29,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 23,600 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 23,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 17,073 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 13,549 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 13,549 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 8,649 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 8,615 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 8,615 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 8,519 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 BVO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA59 BVO registered?

SA59 BVO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is SA59 BVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA59 BVO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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