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VO09 GWY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,337 mi
Last recorded129,337 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 GWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 129,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 110,536 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 103,653 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 102,085 miles

Engine cover and outer sill covers fitted

Front sub-frame corroded

Fuel tank heat shields corroded

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged to limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2023 102,085 miles

Engine cover and outer sill covers fitted

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

Front sub-frame corroded

Fuel tank heat shields corroded

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged to limit (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Fail 18 May 2023 102,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine cover and outer sill overs fitted

Front sub-frame corroded

Fuel tank cover corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Attention soon (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2021 100,652 miles

Engine cover and outer sill covers fitted

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged on limit. Attention soon (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 100,652 miles

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

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

Engine cover and outer sill covers fitted

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged on limit. Attention soon (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 97,366 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,775 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,599 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 47,296 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 47,285 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,502 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,238 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 44,174 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 41,644 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 41,644 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 37,249 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 29,845 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 21,204 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 GWY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VO09 GWY, 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 GWY registered?

VO09 GWY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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