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CE09 XSZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,211 mi
Last recorded63,211 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 63,211 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 63,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 61,483 miles

Nearside 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))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 61,482 miles

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

Nearside 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 3 Apr 2023 59,366 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 59,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 55,810 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 55,810 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 50,935 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 47,050 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 43,214 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 43,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,560 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 39,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,047 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 34,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,035 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,138 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 16,998 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 16,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 13,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,621 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 XSZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 XSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE09 XSZ registered?

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

Is CE09 XSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE09 XSZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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