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WJ09 LUY

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,763 mi
Last recorded103,763 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 LUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 103,763 miles

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

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

Rear both hubs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2025 99,415 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))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 99,414 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 93,756 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 88,300 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 80,953 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 74,820 miles

Front Upper both sides/suspension struts corroded

Lower plastic sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 74,816 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SIDES/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn bush on bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper both sides/suspension struts corroded

Lower plastic sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 69,631 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 69,631 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 64,528 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 64,522 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front strut top mounting noisey

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

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

engine undertray fitted unable to inspect front subframe fully

noise from n/s/r brake

radiator insecure

rear brake back plates rusty

Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,127 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 58,123 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,417 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 46,311 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 46,311 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 41,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,648 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,607 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 26,987 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,825 miles

Nearside 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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WJ09 LUY 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 68.2%.

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 WJ09 LUY, 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 WJ09 LUY registered?

WJ09 LUY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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