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CK09 CAE

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

94,696 mi
Last recorded94,696 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 CAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 94,696 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Dec 2024 89,984 miles

surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,419 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear various suspension components corroded

rear exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 13 Dec 2022 79,271 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust heart shields insecure

front and rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 71,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r tyre inner tread stepping

Fail 10 Dec 2021 71,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r tyre inner tread stepping

Pass 3 Dec 2020 67,969 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 58,968 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped on edges

Pass 10 May 2018 49,312 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2017 38,837 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,834 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,391 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 17,292 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 12,877 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 10,407 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 CAE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CAE, 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 CK09 CAE registered?

CK09 CAE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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