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WG09 JXE

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

183,090 mi
Last recorded183,090 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG09 JXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 183,090 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper spring missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by trailing arm ,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 182,966 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake caliper spring missing

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill by trailing arm ,both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 178,349 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 178,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn {boomerang arm} (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 174,225 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 173,818 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 168,603 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 168,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 152,530 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 152,519 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 142,777 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 142,768 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 136,369 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 136,368 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 131,225 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has side wall damaged

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 125,635 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 125,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 119,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 114,099 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 104,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no density recorded in smoke test

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,058 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 70,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 JXE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JXE, 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 WG09 JXE registered?

WG09 JXE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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