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CE09 KKZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,692 mi
Last recorded123,692 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 KKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 123,692 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 123,677 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 106,094 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi On down Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides Very low 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,592 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre marked in yellow ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 70,022 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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 14 Feb 2022 67,995 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 66,067 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,909 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 63,084 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,536 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 55,707 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,956 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 44,504 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 36,912 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 31,233 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CE09 KKZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CE09 KKZ, 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 CE09 KKZ registered?

CE09 KKZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2009.

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