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WJ09 LVB

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,286 mi
Last recorded135,286 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 LVB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 135,286 miles

Center exhaust box heat shield vibrating but not excessively loose

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2025 126,257 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 118,185 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2024 118,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearly metal to metal due to caliper seized on (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 107,933 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 96,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2021 86,406 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 76,477 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex-joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,104 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 65,101 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 46,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 35,500 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 25,193 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 13,678 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 6,777 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 5,091 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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WJ09 LVB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVB, 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 LVB registered?

WJ09 LVB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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