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LW55 SJW

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,949 mi
Last recorded123,949 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW55 SJW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 123,949 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 123,949 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 109,790 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 95,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 95,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 79,659 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 79,659 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 63,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 62,732 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 61,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 59,201 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 56,854 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Feb 2018 56,854 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,598 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,629 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit on tread and wearing on edges 225/45R17

both rear tyres heavily perished/cracked between tread 225/45R17

Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,660 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 43,509 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 39,800 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 39,733 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,793 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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LW55 SJW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LW55 SJW, 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 LW55 SJW registered?

LW55 SJW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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