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WJ59 OPE

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,282 mi
Last recorded149,282 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 OPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 149,282 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 146,377 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 146,350 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear pipe between boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 139,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 139,701 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 129,089 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 119,201 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 112,130 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 103,232 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 89,052 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,467 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 78,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 67,531 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,548 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 58,544 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 46,821 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,669 miles

front exhaust flexible section deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2013 36,517 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 36,517 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear lower bump stops perished

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 OPE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJ59 OPE, 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 OPE registered?

WJ59 OPE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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