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AF09 MWC

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,808 mi
Last recorded117,808 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 MWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 117,808 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 113,967 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 113,967 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 109,267 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 105,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts at outer sidewall. Glued. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 101,259 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 101,259 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 93,284 miles

Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 91,126 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 91,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,965 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front strut top slightly rough to rotate

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light is on

Fail 5 Apr 2018 80,960 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front strut top slightly rough to rotate

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine management light is on

Pass 17 Mar 2017 70,649 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 70,649 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section split (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 59,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexey section (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 59,100 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance looks amber (1.2.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexey section (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light looks amber color (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 May 2015 52,321 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 44,464 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 44,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 37,548 miles

accident damage to offside front wing /headlight area

front brake pads worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 28,094 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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AF09 MWC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF09 MWC, 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 AF09 MWC registered?

AF09 MWC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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