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DA09 WKL

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,621 mi
Last recorded146,621 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 WKL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 146,621 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

plastic sill covers

Pass 27 Apr 2022 136,842 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom coils corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody trays fitted NOT allowing full underbody inspection

Pass 31 May 2021 133,126 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))

Fail 31 May 2021 133,126 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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 29 May 2020 130,478 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 130,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 137,259 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 137,259 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 124,148 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 124,143 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,630 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 120,630 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 113,607 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 113,607 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,463 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 97,462 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 97,237 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,637 miles

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

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

rear brake efficency low on roller brake test /passed ok suspect pins on caliper seizing

Fail 17 Mar 2014 82,637 miles

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

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

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

rear brake efficency low on roller brake test /passed ok suspect pins on caliper seizing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 66,222 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 66,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 58,930 miles

slight wear front and rear discs

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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DA09 WKL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DA09 WKL, 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 DA09 WKL registered?

DA09 WKL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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