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WV09 XXM

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,358 mi
Last recorded62,358 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 62,358 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 59,265 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 55,376 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres have slight edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 50,899 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 46,023 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 42,176 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 42,174 miles

Direction indicator not working indicator stalk faulty (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 39,931 miles

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

Front Windscreen chip

Fail 14 Jun 2019 39,930 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen chip

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm with cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 37,611 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 34,809 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 34,809 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 25,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emission test carried out too clean to register

Pass 20 Mar 2014 20,194 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 15,887 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,201 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 XXM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XXM, 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 XXM registered?

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

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The MOT history for WV09 XXM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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