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WJ09 ZXG

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,859 mi
Last recorded69,859 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ZXG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 69,859 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 69,859 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 68,813 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 67,900 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 66,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 65,127 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 63,485 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2021 63,485 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 May 2019 60,150 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 56,546 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 56,546 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2017 52,545 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 47,449 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,656 miles

advise both sides front inner brake pads look like getting low

Pass 22 Mar 2014 33,063 miles

Nearside rear tyre mishaped on the inside edge

Fail 22 Mar 2014 33,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre mishaped on the inside edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 25,892 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on the outside edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,075 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 ZXG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZXG, 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 ZXG registered?

WJ09 ZXG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 ZXG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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