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CE09 XCM

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

99,824 mi
Last recorded99,824 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 XCM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 99,824 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 99,791 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 98,951 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2024 94,987 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 90,572 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 88,896 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 85,566 miles

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 26 May 2020 83,722 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,170 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 81,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking Filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 78,700 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,242 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 7,273 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 61,689 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to meet fail criteria.

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,836 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 43,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 43,567 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,582 miles

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 XCM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

CE09 XCM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is CE09 XCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE09 XCM shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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