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CE09 XCV

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

169,612 mi
Last recorded169,612 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 XCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 169,612 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 163,659 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 160,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 157,488 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2019 157,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 148,917 miles

small chip in front screen

Fail 15 May 2018 148,907 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)

Front slight surface corrosion

Nearside Front droplink boot slightly split but preventing water ingress

small chip in front screen

Pass 12 Jan 2018 142,319 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 142,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 126,246 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 119,326 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 102,486 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 102,482 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,881 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,326 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 62,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,948 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 XCV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XCV, 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 XCV registered?

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

Is CE09 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE09 XCV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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