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WV09 FLB

2009 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,917 mi
Last recorded112,917 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 FLB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 112,917 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 107,315 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 107,308 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 102,842 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 98,245 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 98,245 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear casings (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 94,318 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 94,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light amber colour (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light amber colour (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight noise front behind back plate, possible corrosion to back plate.

Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,440 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 90,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 85,594 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE- heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 81,275 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 74,515 miles

NSR TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

Fail 17 Mar 2017 74,512 miles

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

NSR TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED

Pass 18 Mar 2016 70,470 miles

Cracks in outer walls of both rear tyres .

Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 61,583 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 61,583 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 57,998 miles

nearside front tyre wearing down on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

Fail 18 Mar 2013 57,998 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing down on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full view to all testable areas

Pass 16 Mar 2012 50,901 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 FLB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FLB, 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 FLB registered?

WV09 FLB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is WV09 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV09 FLB shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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