2009 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · R23 WAS
2009 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Jan 2009. Recorded mileage 75,420 miles. MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R23 WAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/11/2025
- 75,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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R23 WAS MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Saab 9-3 (R23 WAS) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
R23 WAS Mileage History
- 22/11/202163,145 mi
- 17/11/202266,920 mi+3,775 mi
- 17/11/202370,132 mi+3,212 mi
- 13/11/202473,012 mi+2,880 mi
- 11/11/202575,420 mi+2,408 mi
Average of roughly 3,092 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Intake Valve Wear (Cold Start)Serious
2007-2009 petrol models can suffer from soft intake valves that lose compression when cold.
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