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WJ09 LVR

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

31,435 mi
Last recorded31,435 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 31,435 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 31,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 29,825 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 28,189 miles

Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 27,244 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 26,348 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 25,753 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 25,753 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 23,797 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 23,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 22,883 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 21,935 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 20,562 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 18,992 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,332 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 15,027 miles

Both front springs slight corrosion

Both front tyres getting low

Pass 29 Feb 2012 11,819 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 LVR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LVR, 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 LVR registered?

WJ09 LVR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is WJ09 LVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 LVR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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