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WX09 PYP

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,600 mi
Last recorded149,600 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX09 PYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 149,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2022 149,121 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 148,985 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel liner (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust is insecure

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heavily corroded under rear of vehicle

Pass 29 Jan 2021 141,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 125,219 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mountings - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2019 120,814 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 112,812 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2016 95,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 79,419 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 79,419 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 63,280 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 63,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 53,826 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,440 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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WX09 PYP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WX09 PYP, 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 WX09 PYP registered?

WX09 PYP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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