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AV09 CXD

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,308 mi
Last recorded184,308 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 CXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 184,308 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 184,308 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 181,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 181,428 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 181,427 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 174,022 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 174,017 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 166,903 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 156,457 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 156,457 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 149,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 142,668 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 133,942 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 133,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 125,101 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to outer rear seats

Pass 11 Apr 2013 114,127 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 114,127 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 101,545 miles

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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AV09 CXD is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV09 CXD, 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 CXD registered?

AV09 CXD is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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