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KY09 WPV

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,134 mi
Last recorded157,134 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 WPV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 157,134 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

covers and under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Jun 2021 149,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front service brake imbalance across axle, not excessive

Fail 16 Jun 2021 149,514 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front service brake imbalance across axle, not excessive

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 144,490 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 137,249 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 126,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front tyres on 3mm tread

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 20 Jun 2018 126,761 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 117,346 miles

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2017 117,346 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 105,830 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 May 2015 90,526 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,117 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 58,971 miles

Emissons to clean to read

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 40,394 miles

flat spot on offside rear 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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KY09 WPV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KY09 WPV, 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 KY09 WPV registered?

KY09 WPV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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