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SA59 BVR

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,667 mi
Last recorded158,667 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA59 BVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 158,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake disc worn

Rear brake disc worn

Under cover tray damage

Pass 29 Sep 2020 141,864 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 139,433 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 137,504 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 137,504 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 133,523 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 128,060 miles

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)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 128,060 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 123,573 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 123,573 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 116,590 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear (235/45 17 3-4mm) Tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Dec 2013 103,211 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

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

eml warning pamp indicates a fault

Fail 22 Aug 2012 88,896 miles

Advise Front Windscreen Wiper Blades Starting To Smear The Screen

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 88,896 miles

Advise Front Windscreen Wiper Blades Starting To Smear The Screen

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 BVR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BVR, 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 BVR registered?

SA59 BVR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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