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WV09 FPF

2009 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,784 mi
Last recorded147,784 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 FPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 147,784 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 147,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Power steering ram leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 140,315 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 134,082 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 124,973 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2021 124,973 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 117,467 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 117,465 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 117,398 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2015 106,251 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 106,251 miles

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

Near Side Front Headlamp Bracket Deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2014 87,415 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 87,415 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 75,899 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 75,899 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 59,633 miles

Emissions to low for reading

Fail 13 Jun 2012 59,629 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Emissions to low for reading

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 FPF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FPF, 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 FPF registered?

WV09 FPF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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