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WF09 TKJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,263 mi
Last recorded108,263 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 108,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 98,473 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 89,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and wearing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge perishing and cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 84,370 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 84,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

rear wiper split

Pass 15 May 2019 78,125 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 78,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 77,393 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 77,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 70,284 miles

Offside Rear lamp damage borderline pass/fail due to sharp edge

wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2018 70,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear lamp damage borderline pass/fail due to sharp edge

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 9 May 2017 64,018 miles

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,232 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 41,297 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,757 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 27,193 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 27,190 miles

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

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

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

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 TKJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WF09 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

WF09 TKJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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