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C26 KNR

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,685 mi
Last recorded84,685 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 KNR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 84,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Rear (trailing arm)

Rear sub-frame corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Rear (trailing arm

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2026 84,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside Rear (trailing arm)

Rear sub-frame corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside Rear (trailing arm

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 77,036 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

under-body corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2024 76,699 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 75,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,004 miles

Front brake discs rusty

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2021 74,131 miles

Nearside Front strut top bearing worn

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 73,582 miles

rear brake discs rusty due to vehicle being stud

Pass 23 May 2019 71,482 miles

nearside front top strut bearing slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2018 66,988 miles

bonnet damaged

nearside rear wing / arch damaged

Pass 27 May 2017 64,487 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 64,485 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 57,283 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 57,283 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2015 49,974 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 42,657 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 33,623 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 27,115 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)

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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C26 KNR 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 C26 KNR, 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 C26 KNR registered?

C26 KNR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is C26 KNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 KNR 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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