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AV09 CXA

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,098 mi
Last recorded87,098 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 CXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,098 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2026 87,090 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 81,976 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 75,516 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 70,455 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 64,433 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 59,714 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 58,079 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,754 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 51,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,256 miles

Cracking in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen damaged in swept area at lower edge and out of drivers view.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 49,201 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Cracking in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen damaged in swept area at lower edge and out of drivers view.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,605 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 43,545 miles

Fuel system component leaking Around filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2015 37,867 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 31,892 miles

suspected fuel leak from fuel filter area and will require further attension

Pass 18 Mar 2013 24,399 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 17,467 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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AV09 CXA 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 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 AV09 CXA, 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 AV09 CXA registered?

AV09 CXA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is AV09 CXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 CXA 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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