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MK09 WKT

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,073 mi
Last recorded194,073 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 WKT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 194,073 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 193,865 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 184,081 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 158,899 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smearing windscreen

Fail 18 Dec 2019 158,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155516 (5.2.3 (e))

front wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2018 139,417 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 119,083 miles

Offside Front link bar has small hole in boot

Fail 18 Dec 2017 119,083 miles

Offside Front link bar has small hole in boot

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid new fuse filled (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 98,424 miles

Small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 20 Dec 2016 98,308 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt starting to fray

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2015 80,052 miles

Bulb warning light on

Nail in o/s/r tyre

small stone chips all over windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2014 62,046 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,885 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 48,619 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 37,450 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 WKT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WKT, 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 WKT registered?

MK09 WKT is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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