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WL09 HFG

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,139 mi
Last recorded208,139 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 HFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 208,139 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 208,138 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 175,966 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside plastic sill cover partly detached

offside front seatbelt slow to retract but still functions ok

Pass 27 Mar 2018 153,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 27 Mar 2018 153,641 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.3.3b)

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 20 Mar 2017 129,217 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 119,850 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 119,850 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting twisted and pull out of floor. (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,908 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,046 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 78,153 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 78,153 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,497 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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WL09 HFG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HFG, 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 HFG registered?

WL09 HFG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is WL09 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL09 HFG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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