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WL09 LJN

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,166 mi
Last recorded118,166 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 LJN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 118,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 106,300 miles

Front subframe becoming corroded

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 106,300 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front subframe becoming corroded

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

Offside Front brake disc worn

Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,580 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,735 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 50,361 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 43,395 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 40,145 miles

Emissions too clean to register on smoke machine

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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WL09 LJN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WL09 LJN, 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 WL09 LJN registered?

WL09 LJN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is WL09 LJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL09 LJN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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