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WL09 VBV

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,195 mi
Last recorded87,195 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 VBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 87,195 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 87,193 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 85,657 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 81,164 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight oil leak /misting on power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 73,890 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,696 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 59,316 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,129 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 52,129 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,022 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,992 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

emissions too clean to register

Pass 19 Mar 2013 26,377 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,929 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 20,929 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 VBV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VBV, 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 VBV registered?

WL09 VBV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is WL09 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL09 VBV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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