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WV09 XXG

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,749 mi
Last recorded145,749 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 XXG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2025 145,749 miles

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

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R AND O/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords O/S/F & N/S/F (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 141,759 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield is slightly insecure

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 141,759 miles

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

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F and N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield is slightly insecure

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 136,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S/R and N/S/R (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 132,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 132,831 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F and N/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R and N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 129,001 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 121,694 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 120,535 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 117,972 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 110,197 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 110,197 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 91,957 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,567 miles

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

small split n/s wiper

Pass 7 Apr 2014 58,885 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 41,009 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 28,578 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 28,578 miles

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

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 XXG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XXG, 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 XXG registered?

WV09 XXG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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