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CE09 KPR

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,200 mi
Last recorded148,200 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 KPR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 148,200 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 146,528 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 144,859 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 144,857 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 143,721 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 137,445 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 128,146 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 128,146 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 110,092 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 94,856 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,985 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,029 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 40,564 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres cracking and bold inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2012 31,034 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 31,034 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KPR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CE09 KPR, 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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CE09 KPR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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