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CK09 AAU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,389 mi
Last recorded81,389 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 AAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 81,389 miles

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

Offside brake light slightly discoulered

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 80,126 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 75,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 75,143 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 72,978 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 70,211 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2021 70,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn inside edge

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

front tyres worn inside edges

Pass 16 Nov 2020 67,957 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 63,783 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 59,712 miles

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2017 54,993 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inside edge

Pass 25 May 2016 50,178 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 43,978 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 43,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 39,150 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 39,150 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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CK09 AAU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CK09 AAU, 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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CK09 AAU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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