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KP09 VPR

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,007 mi
Last recorded154,007 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 VPR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 154,007 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 149,254 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 144,788 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 144,788 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measuring at legal limit of 1.6mm and requires changing soon (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 139,458 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 130,984 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 120,313 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 120,313 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 107,791 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 95,894 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 81,456 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 81,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 65,798 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 49,442 miles

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

emmisions too clean to test. reading @0.01 1/m

Pass 24 May 2013 36,409 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 29,251 miles

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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KP09 VPR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 KP09 VPR, 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 KP09 VPR registered?

KP09 VPR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is KP09 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP09 VPR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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