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CK09 EBX

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,764 mi
Last recorded111,764 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 EBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 111,764 miles

Both rear light lens damaged but not showing any white to the rear

Central Exhaust box corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 111,764 miles

Both rear light lens damaged but not showing any white to the rear

Central Exhaust box corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyre's (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 96,685 miles

Both rear light lenses damaged but no white light shown to rear

Center exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 96,685 miles

Both rear light lenses damaged but no white light shown to rear

Center exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 89,318 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2024 89,318 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 89,102 miles

Exhaust pipe is corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2021 85,974 miles

front disc,s pitted and scored

Pass 18 Dec 2020 74,119 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

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

grnral under body corrosion forming

Pass 19 Sep 2019 67,737 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 67,687 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 62,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 53,612 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 53,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 41,579 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 37,245 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 35,179 miles

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

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 25 Apr 2014 35,179 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 32,907 miles

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 30 Apr 2012 30,144 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 EBX 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 70%.

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 CK09 EBX, 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 EBX registered?

CK09 EBX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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