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WG09 JXY

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,179 mi
Last recorded129,179 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 129,179 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven but not to excess at present

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Pass 21 Jul 2020 120,042 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Fail 20 Jul 2020 120,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Pass 16 Jul 2019 108,934 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Fail 15 Jul 2019 108,934 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

front wipers starting to smear but not to excess at present

Pass 24 Jul 2018 90,327 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted but not obscuring the view of some items

Fail 24 Jul 2018 90,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted but not obscuring the view of some items

Pass 12 Jul 2017 71,230 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge but not to excess at present

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Pass 18 Jul 2016 55,099 miles

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

Fail 15 Jul 2016 55,097 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring the view of some items

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge but not to excess at present

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,453 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 39,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,938 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Jul 2014 29,938 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2013 24,076 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 19,082 miles

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

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

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 JXY 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 JXY, 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 JXY registered?

WG09 JXY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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