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DS09 WUH

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,434 mi
Last recorded99,434 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 WUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 99,434 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 99,434 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 96,137 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 91,537 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 91,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 88,679 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 88,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 86,746 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,897 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 82,049 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,032 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,699 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 63,716 miles

exhaust system slight deterioation

nearside & offside rear brake disc pads worn

Pass 14 Sep 2016 61,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,382 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 43,660 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,002 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,646 miles

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

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

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 WUH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS09 WUH registered?

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

Is DS09 WUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS09 WUH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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