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WV09 FMF

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

94,893 mi
Last recorded94,893 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 94,893 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber mounting bracket corroded

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 90,120 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 86,180 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2020 83,910 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray support has one bolt broken

Pass 6 Mar 2019 80,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake performance has only just met requirements

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 74,939 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dull /lipped (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake pads showing signs of being overheated

Pass 13 Mar 2017 67,720 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front wearing on inner edge /small cracks on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,133 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 61,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,189 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,546 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,801 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 FMF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WV09 FMF, 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 FMF registered?

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

Is WV09 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV09 FMF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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