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KP09 VRD

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,389 mi
Last recorded87,389 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 VRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 87,389 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 87,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 85,275 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 85,273 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 83,855 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 79,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 79,681 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 77,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 77,444 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INSIDE EDGE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 71,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 67,265 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 59,704 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 53,940 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,305 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Aug 2012 31,604 miles

n/s front air bag in op seat beltbuckle

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 VRD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KP09 VRD, 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 VRD registered?

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

Is KP09 VRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP09 VRD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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