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WJ09 YDY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

70,191 mi
Last recorded70,191 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 YDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 70,191 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 67,290 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 64,374 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 62,659 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 62,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 61,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 61,065 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 58,844 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 58,844 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,422 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 54,422 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 50,208 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 45,097 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 40,221 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 34,485 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 25,018 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,001 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 YDY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 YDY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ09 YDY registered?

WJ09 YDY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is WJ09 YDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 YDY 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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