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WV59 UAJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,672 mi
Last recorded130,672 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 UAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 130,672 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE/CLOSE?ON MINIUM LIMIT/CUT/S IN TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 127,942 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside / offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 125,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 118,573 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 13 Feb 2023 118,572 miles

Offside 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on edge/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 108,969 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 108,969 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 98,874 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 87,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 87,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 80,961 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 77,258 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 72,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 68,288 miles

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

front tyres perished

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,980 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Feb 2014 48,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,671 miles

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

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

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

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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WV59 UAJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WV59 UAJ, 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 WV59 UAJ registered?

WV59 UAJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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