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WK09 YBO

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,747 mi
Last recorded123,747 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK09 YBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2024 123,747 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed and corroded by suspension arm mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Offside and Nearside projected beam patterns would benefit from headlamp lens polish / clean.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges of tread. (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 wearing on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 120,661 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 115,922 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 112,719 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 110,445 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 105,616 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 96,394 miles

both door mirrors deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2018 83,736 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,794 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 75,794 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 75,792 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,009 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 58,796 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Mar 2014 52,879 miles

rear brakes binding when turned by hand

Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,099 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 45,098 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,852 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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WK09 YBO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YBO, 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 YBO registered?

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

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