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CE09 XTR

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,478 mi
Last recorded155,478 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 XTR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 155,478 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 155,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 153,747 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 151,102 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 147,577 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower steering u/j coupling worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 143,878 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 140,903 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 140,903 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 136,153 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 136,143 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 128,518 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))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 118,365 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 107,128 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 107,128 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 90,382 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 76,511 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 62,680 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 62,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2013 48,604 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 38,240 miles

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

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 XTR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTR, 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 XTR registered?

CE09 XTR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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