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WV09 FKE

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,094 mi
Last recorded160,094 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 FKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 160,094 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 160,094 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 154,850 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 154,848 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 148,466 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just met legal requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just met legal requirement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 131,799 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 131,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 107,883 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 Feb 2017 102,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 102,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm towards inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,377 miles

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Fail 2 Mar 2016 91,361 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm towards outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn low on outer edge.

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

vehicle under trays fitted.

Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

door sill covers fitted.

not enough metered smoke emitted to register on the d.s.m.

Pass 25 Feb 2014 58,106 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 48,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,000 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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WV09 FKE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WV09 FKE, 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 WV09 FKE registered?

WV09 FKE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is WV09 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV09 FKE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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