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CE09 XCL

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,371 mi
Last recorded173,371 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 173,371 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2026 173,363 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Apr 2025 164,152 miles

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

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

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 164,148 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component components slightly misaligned (2.1.5 (e) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 154,952 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 144,725 miles

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Fail 14 Apr 2023 144,724 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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n/s/f tyre on the limit

o/s/r tyre cttl bald inner edge and a screw

oil leak

rear pads

Pass 9 May 2022 136,704 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 136,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

heavy oil leak

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Pass 14 Apr 2021 126,842 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 126,842 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2020 124,028 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 116,172 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 116,172 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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lot of play n/s/f drop link

n/s/r lens

object in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 May 2018 106,695 miles

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n/s/r lens

Fail 10 May 2018 106,695 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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n/s/r lens

Pass 3 May 2017 95,245 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 82,724 miles

both rear tyres inner edges

Fail 25 Apr 2016 82,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and very dim (1.8)

both rear tyres inner edges

n/s/r inner brake pads

Pass 20 Mar 2015 69,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,578 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 54,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2013 54,396 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,280 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 XCL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CE09 XCL, 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 XCL registered?

CE09 XCL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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