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WV09 FOH

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,502 mi
Last recorded164,502 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 FOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 164,502 miles

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

Rear shock absorber bracket corroded (both)

Fail 17 Jan 2022 164,479 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear shock absorber bracket corroded (both)

Pass 12 Jan 2021 161,096 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 161,050 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 148,661 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 148,655 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 136,141 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 129,132 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 120,296 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 107,728 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,956 miles

Dpf light illuminated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak o/s/f .

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,796 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 85,796 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,642 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 FOH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 FOH, 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 FOH registered?

WV09 FOH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 June 2009.

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