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VU09 KFW

2009 Saab 9-3 Vector

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,997 mi
Last recorded143,997 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector102,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 KFW
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 143,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2025 139,404 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2024 136,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 134,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 131,123 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 122,688 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 122,688 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 114,585 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 101,605 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,760 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 88,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT (4.1.D.1b)

225/45R17 EXTRA LOAD

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit DOWN TO THE TREAD WEAR BARS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 75,342 miles

225/45R17 EXTRA LOAD

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD ON INSIDE (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 64,252 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Fail 19 Feb 2016 64,252 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,819 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 46,829 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,597 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2012 38,595 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector?

Based on 1,145 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
coil spring broken 13
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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VU09 KFW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 102,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU09 KFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU09 KFW registered?

VU09 KFW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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