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WV59 UAD

2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,133 mi
Last recorded107,133 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 15086,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 UAD
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 107,133 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 97,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 89,161 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 88,559 miles

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 84,369 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 81,469 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 80,264 miles

front inner pads appear low, advise inspection.

Pass 21 Sep 2019 76,572 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 66,501 miles

front inner brake pads appear low .......

fuel residue around fuel filter area .........

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged .......

Fail 14 Sep 2018 66,501 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

front inner brake pads appear low .......

fuel residue around fuel filter area .........

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged .......

Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,142 miles

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged .......

Fail 15 Sep 2017 57,142 miles

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

o/s/r inner wheel rim damaged .......

Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,464 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 48,464 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Fail 24 Sep 2014 39,451 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 3 Oct 2013 33,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of sills

Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,939 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring broken 19
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 13
Full Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 reliability report

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WV59 UAD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 86,550 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 Turbo Edition Tid 150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV59 UAD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WV59 UAD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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