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KY09 WRR

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,733 mi
Last recorded105,733 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 WRR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 105,733 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 105,722 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 104,755 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 100,132 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion on sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 95,303 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 88,344 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 86,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + sligthy perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 79,687 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,634 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,980 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,785 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 64,783 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported centre exhaust mounting split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f anti-roll bar has excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/r inner cv boot burst (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/r indicator showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear n/s/r exhaust heat shield loose

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r brake disc corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 55,924 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 42,438 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 25,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 16,148 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

drivers side wiper blade has slight split.

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 WRR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WRR, 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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KY09 WRR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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