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WW04 ASH

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,810 mi
Last recorded79,810 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWW04 ASH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 79,810 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 69,449 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 59,839 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 52,663 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 52,658 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 48,218 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 48,214 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 47,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 45,097 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 40,270 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 40,270 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 34,403 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,636 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,751 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 28,477 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 25,321 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 25,312 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 24,247 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 May 2013 21,167 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 17,895 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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WW04 ASH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WW04 ASH, 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 WW04 ASH registered?

WW04 ASH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2009.

Is WW04 ASH safe to buy?

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