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WJ09 ZXO

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,115 mi
Last recorded70,115 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ZXO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 70,115 miles

both door mirror lenses dull

Fail 26 May 2026 70,113 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

both door mirror lenses dull

Pass 19 Mar 2025 68,235 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

chip on windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2024 65,452 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 61,622 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 58,015 miles

zero emissions

Pass 7 Apr 2021 53,730 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

some corrosion on exhaust

Pass 1 Apr 2020 52,039 miles

zero emissions

Pass 4 Apr 2019 50,183 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 50,183 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 46,574 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 444,309 miles

zero emissions

Pass 6 Apr 2016 41,965 miles

zero emissions detected

Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,351 miles

zero emissions

Pass 12 Mar 2014 35,155 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 30,000 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 23,040 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 ZXO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ09 ZXO registered?

WJ09 ZXO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 ZXO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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