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WK09 KCC

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,029 mi
Last recorded128,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 KCC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 128,029 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear sub frame slight corrosion

both beam images becoming poor

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2024 124,611 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 124,607 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 116,548 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Brake Pipe Joiners Corroded Above Rear Subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both Trailing Arm Mounts Corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 111,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Brake Pipe Joiners Corroded Above Rear Subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both Trailing Arm Mounts Corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2022 111,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Brake Pipe Joiners Corroded Above Rear Subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Both Trailing Arm Mounts Corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2021 106,533 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 106,525 miles

Central Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play axial arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 103,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 97,870 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,549 miles

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)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,239 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 82,239 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 71,207 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,053 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 51,274 miles

Both front wearing on inside edges

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 38,463 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 25,915 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

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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WK09 KCC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WK09 KCC, 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 WK09 KCC registered?

WK09 KCC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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