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WV09 XXT

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,989 mi
Last recorded68,989 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 68,989 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 66,811 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 64,298 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front 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 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 61,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 58,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 58,414 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 56,709 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 55,404 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 55,404 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 52,106 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 47,645 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,277 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filter damp

Pass 8 Mar 2016 36,982 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 31,405 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,110 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 21,110 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 20,559 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,371 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 XXT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 XXT, 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

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What year was WV09 XXT registered?

WV09 XXT is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2009.

Is WV09 XXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV09 XXT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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