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WL09 AOT

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

210,657 mi
Last recorded210,657 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 AOT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 210,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2025 202,062 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF to Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 May 2025 201,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF to Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 201,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases DPF to Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 188,350 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 188,349 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 174,668 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 174,653 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 174,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 159,119 miles

Nearside Rear slight seepage around fuel filter

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 145,411 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Very slight leak from front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn to 3m (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 134,375 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 134,375 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outter bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 119,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 119,577 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 103,487 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 90,851 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 86,147 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 79,621 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 79,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 73,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 66,255 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed on inner edge

Both rear bump stops split/perished

Both rear discs corroded

Offside rear tyre getting low

Fail 12 Apr 2012 58,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear disc rusty and scored

Pass 12 Apr 2012 58,954 miles

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

nearside rear disc rusty and scored

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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WL09 AOT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WL09 AOT, 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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WL09 AOT is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2009.

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