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WV59 TZR

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,805 mi
Last recorded108,805 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 TZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 108,805 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 108,755 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 108,697 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 100,071 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 90,894 miles

Unable to check rear seatbelts

Fail 17 Sep 2021 90,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Unable to check rear seatbelts

Pass 10 Sep 2020 86,863 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 86,860 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 82,433 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 82,426 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufacturer's specified limit is 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 77,845 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 77,835 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 58,845 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Sep 2016 50,401 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint also dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint also dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 50,401 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint also dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint also dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 41,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 32,885 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,808 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 26,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,675 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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WV59 TZR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WV59 TZR, 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 WV59 TZR registered?

WV59 TZR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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