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WJ59 OPK

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,500 mi
Last recorded117,500 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 117,500 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 114,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 114,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 107,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 102,032 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 96,526 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 96,118 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 89,849 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 89,849 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 79,588 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 72,406 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 72,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,898 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,697 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 54,694 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,133 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,772 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 36,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 27,941 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

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 OPK 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 65%.

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 OPK, 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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WJ59 OPK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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