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WJ09 LVS

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,430 mi
Last recorded112,430 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 LVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 112,430 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 112,109 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play above rack (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer leaking grease

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 103,060 miles

Front nearside and offside steering rack boots twisted.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also has a nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips across the whole windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 103,059 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front nearside and offside steering rack boots twisted.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also has a nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple stone chips across the whole windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 91,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 91,606 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords some cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 82,956 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 80,322 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 74,468 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

nearside front lower suspension arm has slight play in a balljoint

Fail 7 Mar 2019 74,468 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

front wipers slightly smeary

nearside front lower suspension arm has slight play in a balljoint

Pass 1 Mar 2018 69,756 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,129 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 65,129 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 59,400 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 59,400 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Feb 2014 29,151 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,410 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 19,994 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 LVS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LVS, 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 LVS registered?

WJ09 LVS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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