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WJ09 ZXH

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,198 mi
Last recorded77,198 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ZXH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 77,198 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 77,198 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 71,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 63,205 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 63,203 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 57,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 57,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 49,852 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 47,769 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 47,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 46,545 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 44,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both faces starting to show signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in poor condition (corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 44,439 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible lights converted to hid lights (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to bulb out (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both faces starting to show signs of corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face in poor condition (corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewall and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 43,061 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 43,060 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 42,078 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

o/s door mirror deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,498 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front and rear brake pads worn close to limit

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,901 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

hid aftermarket units fitted behind headlights but normal bulbs fitted at tiome of test

Pass 25 Feb 2014 30,939 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

hid aftermarket units fitted to headlights although disconnected and normal bulbs fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 20,655 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 ZXH is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZXH, 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 ZXH registered?

WJ09 ZXH is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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