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WJ09 ZWY

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,489 mi
Last recorded120,489 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ZWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 120,489 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 120,489 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2023 116,779 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/ bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 102,865 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 93,960 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 93,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 90,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 90,004 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 87,533 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 87,412 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 87,390 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 83,282 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 83,281 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 75,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,887 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 61,901 miles

MIL light on

Fail 8 Oct 2015 61,901 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

MIL light on

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,304 miles

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

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

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 10 Jun 2013 45,784 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 32,013 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 ZWY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ZWY, 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 ZWY registered?

WJ09 ZWY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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