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WL09 MHV

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,953 mi
Last recorded89,953 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 89,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 86,398 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 82,393 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,532 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 67,172 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 55,774 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Dec 2019 52,127 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,203 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 47,585 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 43,838 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 37,055 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 32,686 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 32,686 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 26,972 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 20,298 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 MHV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV registered?

WL09 MHV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 July 2009.

Is WL09 MHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL09 MHV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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