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DS09 WTT

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,015 mi
Last recorded117,015 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 WTT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2025 117,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 110,275 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR / OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 100,190 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2022 96,353 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 92,638 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 89,740 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 82,199 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 74,086 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 66,193 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,998 miles

Rear pads low

Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,538 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,799 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 47,781 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,984 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight outter sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

Fail 22 Apr 2013 38,984 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight outter sidewall damage to n/s/r tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,106 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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DS09 WTT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DS09 WTT, 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 DS09 WTT registered?

DS09 WTT is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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