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WV59 TZT

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,420 mi
Last recorded116,420 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 116,420 miles

w/s chipped

Fail 25 Sep 2025 116,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shocker bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

w/s chipped

Pass 26 Sep 2024 109,627 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 104,231 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 103,205 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 97,550 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 93,375 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 88,993 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 80,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 68,869 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 68,867 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF UPPER BOOT- OSF LOWER BOOT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

PLAY TO OSF ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Pass 25 Jan 2017 58,119 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jan 2017 58,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 45,117 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 37,976 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 31,305 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 26,052 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 26,052 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 26,052 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 25,659 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 TZT 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 75%.

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 TZT, 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 TZT registered?

WV59 TZT is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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