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VO09 GWD

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,398 mi
Last recorded96,398 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 GWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 96,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 92,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 89,075 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 89,075 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 85,515 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 83,261 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Oct 2020 81,428 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 76,067 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 76,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 71,738 miles

o/s/r tyre very low inner edge

slight blow on exhaust flexi

front tyres near wear bars

Fail 9 Oct 2018 71,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational, wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational, wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

front tyres near wear bars

o/s/r tyre very low inner edge

slight blow on exhaust flexi

Pass 27 Oct 2017 65,345 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 59,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,252 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 54,252 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 45,064 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 34,913 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 26,137 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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VO09 GWD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO09 GWD, 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 VO09 GWD registered?

VO09 GWD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 June 2009.

Is VO09 GWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO09 GWD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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