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CE09 XTL

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,081 mi
Last recorded44,081 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 XTL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 44,081 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 42,641 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 40,590 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 40,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 38,737 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 37,257 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 35,945 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 34,649 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 33,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepping on inner edge- on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit stepping on inner edge- on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 31,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,360 miles

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON EDGE

Fail 15 Apr 2016 30,360 miles

Front BOTH TYRES WORN ON EDGE

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 22,786 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 25,449 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,012 miles

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

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

Rear tyres stepping on insides.

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,934 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 XTL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 XTL, 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 XTL registered?

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

Is CE09 XTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE09 XTL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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