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AK09 CAO

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,910 mi
Last recorded69,910 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 CAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 69,910 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 68,567 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 64,690 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,393 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 60,464 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,703 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 59,413 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 59,412 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nsf drop link dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake hose osf has cut /damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 57,453 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front anti roll bar drop link dust cover deteriorating

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 55,218 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 55,217 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 51,140 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 30 Oct 2015 46,745 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

exhaust emissions to clean to register

Pass 14 Nov 2014 42,350 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,092 miles

both rear tyres perished on tread area

Fail 31 May 2014 42,092 miles

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

both rear tyres perished on tread area

Pass 31 Mar 2012 31,913 miles

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 15 Jun 2011 24,777 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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AK09 CAO 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 83.3%.

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 AK09 CAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK09 CAO registered?

AK09 CAO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is AK09 CAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK09 CAO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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