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WJ09 YDK

2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,907 mi
Last recorded107,907 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A73,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 YDK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 107,907 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 104,855 miles

Both sides, bottom ball joint dust covers are starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be worn very low - Approx. 85-90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 104,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe damaged and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Also has play in the balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides, bottom ball joint dust covers are starting to deteriorate

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears to be worn very low - Approx. 85-90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 99,998 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 99,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 94,371 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 89,893 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 89,893 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 86,528 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front didc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc's worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 82,156 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 73,323 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 66,737 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s &o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,624 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 55,523 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,022 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,411 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 35,759 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 35,759 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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WJ09 YDK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 73,218 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ09 YDK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ09 YDK registered?

WJ09 YDK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 6 April 2009.

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