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MW09 PVU

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,345 mi
Last recorded92,345 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 PVU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 92,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also small splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 84,512 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 81,692 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 81,692 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,940 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 73,980 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 69,769 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,109 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 57,576 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,212 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 51,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 43,324 miles

o.s.r tyre has cracking inbetween treads

Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,210 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 29,495 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 29,495 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 23,104 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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MW09 PVU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 MW09 PVU, 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 MW09 PVU registered?

MW09 PVU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2009.

Is MW09 PVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW09 PVU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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