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WN09 VWJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,449 mi
Last recorded94,449 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 VWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 94,449 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,432 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 90,430 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 80,612 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 80,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,637 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 73,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,015 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/s and n/s/f steering arms have slight play at fixings

Pass 2 Jun 2016 59,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Fail 2 Jun 2016 59,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

Pass 14 May 2015 52,221 miles

slight play inside steering rack arms n/s/f and o/s/f

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link rods

Pass 12 Jun 2014 45,704 miles

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

child seats fitted- rear seats- not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

o/s/r tyre is splitting around side walls and is worn on inside edge. 225/45/17

Pass 30 May 2013 38,332 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/r tyre splitting on inner wall

o/s/r tyre starting to crack & split on inner wall. 225/45/17

rear coil spring rubber seats are deteriorated & splitting

Pass 14 May 2012 30,192 miles

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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WN09 VWJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WN09 VWJ, 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 WN09 VWJ registered?

WN09 VWJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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