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MK09 WKG

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,995 mi
Last recorded119,995 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 WKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 119,995 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 119,995 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 119,956 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 119,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 116,461 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 110,797 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 97,276 miles

unable to fully inspect nearside / offside sills due to covers

Fail 17 Jun 2020 97,276 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

unable to fully inspect nearside / offside sills due to covers

Pass 10 May 2019 94,238 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 94,238 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 86,588 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2017 81,403 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 81,403 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 75,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 70,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2014 62,359 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

wiring fauling steering universal joint

Pass 12 May 2014 62,359 miles

wiring fauling steering universal joint

Pass 13 May 2013 54,010 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 54,009 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,256 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MK09 WKG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MK09 WKG, 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 MK09 WKG registered?

MK09 WKG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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