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WL09 CEU

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,500 mi
Last recorded47,500 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 CEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 47,500 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 37,438 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 35,509 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 27,642 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 22,975 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 22,973 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 20,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 19,494 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 19,494 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 16,996 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 16,996 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 15,243 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 15,196 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 14,695 miles

nearside front tyre approx 3mm

Pass 28 Oct 2014 14,040 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 13,863 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 13,029 miles

offside rear tyre has damage to inside sidewall - not down to cords

Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CEU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CEU, 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 CEU registered?

WL09 CEU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 July 2009.

Is WL09 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL09 CEU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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