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WL09 CEN

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

43,762 mi
Last recorded43,762 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 CEN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 43,762 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 42,155 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 40,673 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 39,369 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 37,001 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 36,423 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,854 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 10 Jul 2019 34,851 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 33,151 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 30,893 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 27,744 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 25,265 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 22,075 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 22,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 18,917 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 13,465 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

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 CEN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 WL09 CEN, 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 WL09 CEN registered?

WL09 CEN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is WL09 CEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL09 CEN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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