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MK09 WLG

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,124 mi
Last recorded69,124 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 69,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 59,113 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 46,988 miles

all tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres cracked between tread pattern

exhaust flex deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe deteriorating (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread area

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 42,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe deteriorating (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracks in side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracks in tread area

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 33,081 miles

engine covers fitted

items removed from driver's view

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 33,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine covers fitted

items removed from driver's view

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2015 27,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 10 Mar 2015 27,040 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2014 22,472 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 18,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 18,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 14,399 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 WLG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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