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WJ09 ZXK

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,206 mi
Last recorded121,206 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 121,206 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 115,511 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 111,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective Dim (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 107,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 102,268 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 96,198 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both tyres feathering off on inner edges of tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 90,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 83,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 73,870 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 64,965 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 64,965 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords iner wall 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 56,986 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

lip on both front brake discs

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2015 51,791 miles

o/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,812 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 41,874 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 41,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,884 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 31,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 ZXK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel 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 ZXK, 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 ZXK registered?

WJ09 ZXK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 ZXK 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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