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WF09 TKO

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,089 mi
Last recorded132,089 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 TKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 132,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 132,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 123,490 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2024 123,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2023 118,840 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 118,839 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 113,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2022 113,880 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2021 104,749 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2020 97,660 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and especially Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside- DEVOID of tread on inner edge. Tread depth getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth getting low and outer side wall cracking/ perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 89,574 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,463 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,709 miles

STICK ON WEIGHTS ON FRONT WHEELS NOT CORRECTLY FITTED AND COULD BECOME DETATCHED

Fail 4 Apr 2017 72,707 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating NSR FOOTBRAKE AND HANDBRAKE (3.7.B.3)

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

STICK ON WEIGHTS ON FRONT WHEELS NOT CORRECTLY FITTED AND COULD BECOME DETATCHED

Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,476 miles

UNDER-TRAY FITTED

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 17 Apr 2015 57,494 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 57,494 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 51,294 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 44,496 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 35,804 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded & worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TKO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TKO, 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 TKO registered?

WF09 TKO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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