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WJ09 ZXC

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,037 mi
Last recorded158,037 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 158,037 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 158,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 138,397 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 138,397 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 120,170 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Fail 15 Dec 2015 120,170 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 4 Mar 2015 102,028 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 84,304 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 84,304 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 72,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2013 72,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,210 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 ZXC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

WJ09 ZXC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 ZXC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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