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WP59 NFU

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

169,448 mi
Last recorded169,448 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 NFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 169,448 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 157,983 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and stepping inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 147,825 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded and lipped edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres stepping inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 141,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 134,721 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 125,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 113,078 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 95,680 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 89,631 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres low. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 89,631 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres low. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 84,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 70,388 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 58,543 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 49,756 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 41,372 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 41,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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WP59 NFU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WP59 NFU, 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 WP59 NFU registered?

WP59 NFU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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