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WJ09 ZXY

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,041 mi
Last recorded99,041 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 99,041 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing inner + outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 94,275 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 89,770 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 89,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 84,787 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 78,469 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,747 miles

both rear disc backing plates corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 70,561 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 64,514 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 64,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,673 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 54,403 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 54,403 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 49,317 miles

o/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 42,569 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 42,569 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 34,523 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 25,333 miles

Note. Nail in o/s rera tyre

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 ZXY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZXY, 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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WJ09 ZXY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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