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MK09 WLC

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,669 mi
Last recorded108,669 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 108,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close to limits on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play on shaft to steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 108,667 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close to limits on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play on shaft to steering rack (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 102,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 90,704 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 88,040 miles

The tyres are dry rotted (perished)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 88,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

The tyres are dry rotted (perished)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 87,832 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 82,911 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 82,911 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 72,102 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 72,102 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,997 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,686 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,391 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 WLC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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