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WF09 TKD

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,603 mi
Last recorded159,603 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 TKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 159,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint dust cover cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm ball joint dust cover cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 151,212 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive P.A.S leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp glass cracked.

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 130,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tyre wall has chunk out of it cords not expossed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 122,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 122,509 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper rubber split / perrished

Pass 29 Mar 2017 111,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,240 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 99,240 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,766 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,282 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,328 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 60,328 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear 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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear discs badly scored

Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,242 miles

bonnet release cable very stiff

rear brake discs scored

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 TKD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TKD, 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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WF09 TKD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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