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WJ09 ZXA

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,220 mi
Last recorded70,220 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ZXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 70,220 miles

underside,suspension and brake components corroded

Pass 9 May 2025 68,398 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 66,004 miles

brake ferules corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 64,356 miles

brake ferrules are corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 62,596 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 60,708 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 59,485 miles

both front drop link dust covers are split

front brake pads are low and discs are corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2020 59,485 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken must be replaced in pairs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both front drop link dust covers are split

front brake pads are low and discs are corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,429 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 52,399 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 52,373 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 48,532 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,776 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,634 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,214 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 36,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZXA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZXA, 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 ZXA registered?

WJ09 ZXA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2009.

Is WJ09 ZXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 ZXA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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