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CE09 XCO

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,525 mi
Last recorded137,525 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 137,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front bumper damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

slight lip on both front brake discs

Fail 16 Jul 2018 137,524 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear lens damaged

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front bumper damaged

plastic sill covers fitted

slight lip on both front brake discs

Pass 26 Jul 2017 113,338 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front damage to front bumper bar no sharp edges

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush area (2.4.G.1)

lip on both front brake discs

sill covers fitted to both sills

Fail 26 Jul 2017 113,338 miles

Central Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush area (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front damage to front bumper bar no sharp edges

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure bumper (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened bush area (2.4.G.1)

lip on both front brake discs

sill covers fitted to both sills

Pass 10 Aug 2016 90,655 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 79,839 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

undertray fitted /slight rust on all discs due to car standing

Pass 4 Mar 2014 74,247 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front fog lamp broken

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Mar 2014 74,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front fog lamp broken

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 54,830 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,296 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2012 35,296 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 XCO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XCO, 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 XCO registered?

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

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