CarVerify

Free Car Check

WV09 FML

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,777 mi
Last recorded103,777 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 FML
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 103,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 97,638 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 97,619 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 91,185 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 84,685 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 75,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre width (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre width (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 75,459 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre width (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tyre width (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 70,040 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 60,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 48,515 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 48,498 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 41,220 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 36,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 30,454 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,958 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,949 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 13,717 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WV09 FML is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV09 FML?

You can check the full history of WV09 FML by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WV09 FML registered?

WV09 FML is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is WV09 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV09 FML shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WV09 FML have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WV09 FML. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.