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CE59 USS

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,163 mi
Last recorded137,163 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 USS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2024 137,163 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear subframe and n/s/r spring (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged cable bkn (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing bolt bkn (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to become detached lower arm (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 123,468 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 116,696 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 109,645 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bed/sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 109,645 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bed/sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 102,124 miles

Front Slight exhaust blow

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 96,145 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 87,238 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 78,971 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 70,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 62,599 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,506 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 55,298 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 45,195 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2012 32,548 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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CE59 USS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CE59 USS, 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 CE59 USS registered?

CE59 USS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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