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WG09 JXC

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,780 mi
Last recorded159,780 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 JXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 159,780 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover broken

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Nov 2021 159,776 miles

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

Nearside Front mirror cover broken

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn nearly down to cord but can not see cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 150,340 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 150,340 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 132,920 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 132,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2018 121,689 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 109,863 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 109,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 84,758 miles

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

Nearside wing mirror has damage

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 53,420 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,511 miles

full engine covers fitted.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,141 miles

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

rear n/s and o/s tyres on the middle slightly cracked

Fail 25 Jun 2013 36,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear n/s and o/s tyres on the middle slightly cracked

Fail 4 Jul 2012 28,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice o/s/f tyre on tread being low with slight cuts on outer wall+

n/s/f tyre very low with excessive cuts on outer wall yet not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 28,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advice o/s/f tyre on tread being low with slight cuts on outer wall+

n/s/f tyre very low with excessive cuts on outer wall yet not deep enough to reach cords.

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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WG09 JXC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WG09 JXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG09 JXC registered?

WG09 JXC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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The MOT history for WG09 JXC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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