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WF59 OPU

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,970 mi
Last recorded76,970 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 OPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 76,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 71,917 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 68,782 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and boot deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 67,997 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front fexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and boot deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 63,537 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 63,537 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 58,596 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 58,596 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 53,842 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 48,502 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 40,797 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 39,119 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 36,456 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 33,270 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 30,706 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 30,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 27,162 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 27,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 22,662 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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WF59 OPU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WF59 OPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF59 OPU registered?

WF59 OPU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for WF59 OPU shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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