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AK09 CCX

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,497 mi
Last recorded116,497 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 CCX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,497 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and front to rear rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on the inner edge and near to ply (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen

Pass 22 Sep 2023 101,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge unevenly worn and near to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge unevenly worn and close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 93,575 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 93,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 90,489 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 90,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 84,710 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 82,166 miles

emmisions to clean to register, slight deterasion nsf link road gaiter, rear hear sheild loose

Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,198 miles

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

Under body covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2018 77,198 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Under body covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 69,108 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 69,107 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 64,856 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 59,163 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 52,208 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 3 May 2014 52,208 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Apr 2013 43,608 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 CCX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AK09 CCX, 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 AK09 CCX registered?

AK09 CCX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2009.

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