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WJ09 ZXX

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,031 mi
Last recorded140,031 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 ZXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 140,031 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts perishing all round the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both product on lens

Front leaking steering fluid or some kind of fluid

Fail 18 Jul 2026 140,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen no washer fluid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right needs adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts perishing all round the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both product on lens

Front leaking steering fluid or some kind of fluid

Pass 25 Jun 2025 131,475 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2025 131,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 128,630 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Heatshield loose.

Fail 18 Jun 2024 128,630 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Heatshield loose.

Pass 29 Jun 2023 126,278 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 123,610 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 123,610 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 118,015 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 118,015 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 112,914 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 104,350 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 101,122 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 101,112 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,693 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 96,693 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 92,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 88,674 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre tread wearing low 3mm

Pass 31 Mar 2014 85,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,643 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,194 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to o/s/r tyre(outer wall) no cords exposed

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 ZXX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ZXX, 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 ZXX registered?

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

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