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WJ09 LVX

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,182 mi
Last recorded145,182 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 145,182 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 139,044 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm- uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 138,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm- uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 128,904 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

lower gearbox mount is deteriorating

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 12 Mar 2018 128,871 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gear box mount deteriorating

rear heat shield is loose

Pass 9 Mar 2017 120,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 108,972 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 108,922 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 99,455 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,859 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 77,730 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 56,475 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 LVX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVX, 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 LVX registered?

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

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