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WV09 XYC

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

66,853 mi
Last recorded66,853 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 XYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 66,853 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs outer slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Nsf spring bearing is making noise when steering is turned (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Nsr tyre has cut in centre of tread (made by a stone ) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear spring stops are cracking (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 65,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 63,557 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber is worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Nsf door mirror glass is slightly dark and loose ()

Pass 8 Mar 2023 62,078 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 60,290 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Osr tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 57,920 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,329 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,597 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 51,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 49,234 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 46,926 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,886 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 43,443 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly/deteriorating.

Pass 21 Mar 2013 39,783 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 39,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,142 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 XYC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XYC, 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 XYC registered?

WV09 XYC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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