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WN09 VWB

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,292 mi
Last recorded109,292 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 VWB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 109,292 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged, splits on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.6mm - worn edges - 225/45 zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2019 104,501 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 104,463 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sidelight not working

Offside Rear Outer stop light not working

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Fail 12 Oct 2018 97,891 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sidelight not working

Offside Rear Outer stop light not working

engine covers and undertrays obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Oct 2017 85,618 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 85,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front sub frame support bracket bolt missing

Pass 11 Oct 2016 64,299 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 60,993 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 49,675 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 May 2014 36,347 miles

scoring to both rear brake discs

Pass 15 May 2013 32,834 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 29,168 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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WN09 VWB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WN09 VWB, 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 WN09 VWB registered?

WN09 VWB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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