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CK09 ABV

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

113,884 mi
Last recorded113,884 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 ABV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 113,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv boot misting of grease

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

Pass 9 Dec 2024 113,004 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp dipswitch

Pass 15 Dec 2023 112,018 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 111,320 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 109,063 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 109,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 102,738 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 97,031 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 85,045 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 72,303 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 66,241 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 60,612 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 60,612 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 53,812 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres getting low on tread

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 13 Jan 2014 46,453 miles

front brake discs worn and pads getting low

rear tyre wear uneven

Pass 25 Jan 2013 38,130 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,012 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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CK09 ABV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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