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WF09 TJV

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,259 mi
Last recorded148,259 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 TJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 148,259 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 148,259 miles

Emissions unable to be completed back box broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 147,185 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 147,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 138,264 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 130,016 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 126,855 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 118,194 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 105,414 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 92,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2016 77,626 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 67,247 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 55,789 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 47,920 miles

Both rear lower bump stops split/perished

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge offside is punctured not repairable

Fail 9 May 2013 47,920 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear lower bump stops split/perished

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edge offside is punctured not repairable

Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,374 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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WF09 TJV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 WF09 TJV, 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 WF09 TJV registered?

WF09 TJV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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