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WJ09 YEC

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

72,949 mi
Last recorded72,949 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 YEC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 72,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2024 71,650 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Apr 2023 70,206 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 68,776 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 66,741 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2021 66,729 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,341 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2019 64,218 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,468 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 54,512 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,573 miles

nearside front tyre some damage

Pass 3 Mar 2015 43,966 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,350 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,133 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,745 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 YEC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YEC, 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 YEC registered?

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

Is WJ09 YEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 YEC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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