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VO09 GWW

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,960 mi
Last recorded130,960 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 GWW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 130,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 125,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension Strut top Bush/Bearing Slightly Worn/Noisy

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

Fail 23 May 2025 125,826 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2024 121,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 May 2024 121,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 116,214 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 107,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 101,703 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 101,703 miles

Indicator switch inoperative doesn't stay on when indicating right (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 97,127 miles

heavley undersealed floor pan

Fail 24 May 2020 97,127 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and pads low corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

heavley undersealed floor pan

Fail 11 Jul 2018 97,115 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn pads low change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front disks liped crossion reae frame floor pan week exust pipe

Pass 1 Aug 2017 90,128 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 88,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 83,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 76,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,646 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,112 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,843 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 GWW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VO09 GWW, 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 GWW registered?

VO09 GWW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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