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WJ09 YDH

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

168,217 mi
Last recorded168,217 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 168,217 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 167,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 158,367 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

smoke at high revs

Pass 15 Jun 2023 146,860 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 146,474 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 129,629 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 116,744 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 116,719 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 112,786 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 107,680 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,770 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,225 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 69,969 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,947 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,320 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 36,599 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 YDH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 YDH, 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 YDH registered?

WJ09 YDH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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