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WJ59 OPP

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,894 mi
Last recorded142,894 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 142,894 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 139,034 miles

o/s/r tyre staring to feather on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2016 139,034 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

o/s/r tyre staring to feather on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2015 101,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner wing covers fitted outer sill covers fitted

tracking

Fail 24 Aug 2015 101,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

inner wing covers fitted outer sill covers fitted

tracking

Pass 15 Sep 2014 80,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 49,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2012 32,122 miles

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

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

rear tyre on 3/4 mm

Pass 14 Sep 2012 32,122 miles

rear tyre on 3/4 mm

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 OPP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OPP, 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 OPP registered?

WJ59 OPP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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