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SA59 BVU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,892 mi
Last recorded141,892 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 141,892 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 136,000 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 125,977 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 125,977 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 117,900 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 92,228 miles

Front subframe badly rusted /starting to corrode in places - unable to fully inspect - undershield fitted

O/s/f door check strap loose/noisy

Fail 24 Jun 2019 92,228 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front subframe badly rusted /starting to corrode in places - unable to fully inspect - undershield fitted

O/s/f door check strap loose/noisy

Pass 14 Jun 2018 77,346 miles

Engine covers fitted

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))

Under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 61,559 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 61,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,191 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,922 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,466 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,152 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 25,780 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 BVU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BVU, 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 BVU registered?

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

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