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WJ59 OPC

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,651 mi
Last recorded189,651 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 OPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 189,651 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 181,498 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 163,298 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 148,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 136,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 136,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertray covering front subframe

Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,507 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated some cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside worn/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box/pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 126,352 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity offside & nearside (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 126,350 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside worn/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity offside & nearside (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 117,536 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,853 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 105,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Central Rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,517 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged ( no cord exposed )

Fail 5 Sep 2016 95,517 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged ( no cord exposed )

Pass 14 Sep 2015 83,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 74,004 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres mishapen tread(edges) both front tyres worn outer edges(esp o/s/f)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 64,343 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,639 miles

Offside rear tyre getting low

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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WJ59 OPC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 WJ59 OPC, 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 WJ59 OPC registered?

WJ59 OPC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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