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KY09 WRF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,562 mi
Last recorded144,562 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 WRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 144,562 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 144,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 133,488 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 133,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2019 117,601 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 104,433 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 104,433 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 90,781 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 88,788 miles

All 4 tyres worn on both edges with tyre treads 3-4 mm.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear restricting inspection of seat belt.

Exhaust tail silencer heat shield corroded and insecure.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 88,788 miles

All 4 tyres worn on both edges with tyre treads 3-4 mm.

Child seat fitted to nearside rear restricting inspection of seat belt.

Exhaust tail silencer heat shield corroded and insecure.

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 75,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads wearing thin.

slight mist of fluid offside front shocker.

tailgate support struts missing.

Pass 9 May 2014 60,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2013 46,529 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 33,899 miles

Rear Brake Discs Deteriorating And Pads Close To Minimum Thickness.

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 WRF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KY09 WRF, 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 WRF registered?

KY09 WRF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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