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DU09 WVA

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,005 mi
Last recorded33,005 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 WVA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 33,005 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both inner, light misting of oil (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 31,787 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 31,787 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 30,471 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 30,471 miles

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 29,155 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 29,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2022 28,095 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 28,092 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 27,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing to sidewall and tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 26,892 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 25,373 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 25,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 23,727 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to tread

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 22,100 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 18,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 16,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 13,794 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 10,909 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 7,807 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front fog light broken.

Nearside front tyre looks under inflated.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 7,807 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front fog light broken.

Nearside front tyre looks under inflated.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DU09 WVA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU09 WVA, 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 DU09 WVA registered?

DU09 WVA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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