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CK09 VWL

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

159,089 mi
Last recorded159,089 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 VWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 159,089 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 159,089 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 150,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 141,664 miles

Nearside Front track rod inner joint, slight play

Fail 30 Jun 2023 141,664 miles

Nearside Front track rod inner joint, slight play

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 132,925 miles

undertrays fitted prevent full inspection

Pass 15 Jun 2021 125,826 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 120,735 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,356 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 100,359 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 87,673 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread and worn stepped inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2017 87,667 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread and worn stepped inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,587 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 69,632 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 56,039 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,502 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 26,381 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 VWL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VWL, 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 VWL registered?

CK09 VWL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is CK09 VWL safe to buy?

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