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WJ09 LVG

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

94,020 mi
Last recorded94,020 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 LVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 94,020 miles
Pass 4 May 2025 88,959 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2025 88,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2024 82,989 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 82,975 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.55 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 80,175 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 80,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 77,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 71,772 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front Brake Disc's, Inner Faces In Poor Condition/Corroded (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 68,537 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 64,148 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,761 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 56,761 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 52,489 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,209 miles

Nearside Rear 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 17 Apr 2013 25,932 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,915 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 LVG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LVG, 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 LVG registered?

WJ09 LVG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 LVG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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