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WL09 VAO

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,178 mi
Last recorded159,178 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 159,178 miles

REAR INNER ARCH SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING POINTS CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 21 Jan 2025 157,442 miles

BOTH INNER WHEEL ARCH SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING POINTS CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 23 Jan 2024 154,898 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 152,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 152,109 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jan 2022 150,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 148,032 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 148,029 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 122,333 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 100,964 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 100,962 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 87,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 75,966 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Jun 2016 75,966 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2015 62,492 miles

13 pin/7 pin trailor socket adapter fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2015 62,492 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 48,443 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 48,442 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 May 2013 33,572 miles

both rear tyre treads stepped on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,988 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 VAO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

WL09 VAO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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