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MK09 WKV

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,381 mi
Last recorded92,381 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 WKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 92,381 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 91,693 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 91,631 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 91,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 91,068 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,646 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 87,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 86,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 81,910 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 81,910 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 73,531 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 57,057 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 50,942 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 50,942 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 42,654 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Too clean to register on emissions test

Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,599 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 WKV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 MK09 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

MK09 WKV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2009.

Is MK09 WKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK09 WKV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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