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WJ09 ZXW

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

138,614 mi
Last recorded138,614 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 138,614 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 122,836 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 107,038 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 93,107 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 87,816 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 86,513 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 84,129 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 79,089 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 3 Jul 2018 79,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 4 Jul 2017 73,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall dammaged

Pass 27 Jun 2016 67,098 miles

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear

nearside front and rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,798 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 47,994 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 35,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,630 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 ZXW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?

WJ09 ZXW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 ZXW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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