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WJ09 LVN

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,514 mi
Last recorded84,514 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 LVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 84,514 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.7mm also tyre worn uneven on inside edge 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.0mm also tyre is worn uneven on inside edge 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

nearside and offside front shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2024 74,187 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Slightly deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45r17 Dot 02/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside front shocks absorbers corroded to casings.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 02/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 63,919 miles

Front Exhaust casing defective

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 DOT 0218 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 DOT 0218 (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 56,228 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,058 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2021 56,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2020 53,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,984 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 47,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 47,268 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 47,268 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2014 32,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns and osr tyres cracking on tread and side walls

Pass 9 May 2013 23,639 miles

rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 11 May 2012 15,513 miles

both front tyres worn more right on edges

offside front & both rear tyres cracking inside tread

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 LVN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

WJ09 LVN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2009.

Is WJ09 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 LVN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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