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MK09 WKJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,267 mi
Last recorded167,267 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2019 167,267 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 158,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 154,294 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2017 144,668 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 133,406 miles

Items removed prior to test (drivers view)

Nearside rear tyre tread cut

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 133,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed prior to test (drivers view)

Nearside rear tyre tread cut

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 121,486 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2014 107,349 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 95,809 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 94,678 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,804 miles

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 WKJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MK09 WKJ, 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 WKJ registered?

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

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