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AV09 CXO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,460 mi
Last recorded177,460 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 177,460 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 160,211 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 160,211 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2018 142,672 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring seat heavily worn

Offside Rear inner position lamp slightly discoloured

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are in the same condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 114,586 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 114,586 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 90,080 miles

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

OSR jacking pad missing

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)

Fail 11 May 2016 90,080 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

OSR jacking pad missing

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2015 67,011 miles

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

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

advise on o/s/r outer stop light not working

Pass 22 May 2014 52,091 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 52,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 39,951 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 31,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

covers over eng and under vehicle

covers over outer sills

Fail 22 May 2012 31,592 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

covers over eng and under vehicle

covers over outer sills

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 CXO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CXO, 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 CXO registered?

AV09 CXO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is AV09 CXO safe to buy?

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