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WF09 TKV

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,963 mi
Last recorded125,963 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 TKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 125,963 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 125,963 miles

Emissions unable to be completed diesel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 119,673 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 119,666 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 112,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 105,683 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 105,583 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 97,938 miles

Central Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2021 90,809 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

lambda wire hanging down

Pass 25 Feb 2020 84,515 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 84,505 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 78,184 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 78,161 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 74,918 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 68,433 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and misshaped (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 61,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre misshaped.

Offside Front Head light on lower limit.

Offside Rear Tyre misshaped.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2.mm inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chip. (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 55,385 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 50,955 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 41,369 miles

Both front tyres getting low

Both rear tyres perished/cracked and getting low

Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Rear lower bump stops perished/cracking

Pass 30 May 2012 32,238 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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WF09 TKV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

WF09 TKV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2009.

Is WF09 TKV safe to buy?

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