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CV59 ZZE

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,295 mi
Last recorded164,295 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 ZZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 164,295 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 155,281 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 155,275 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Both rear upper shock mounts broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 144,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 135,812 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 135,812 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Number plate light very dim in operation

Pass 23 Aug 2022 126,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 126,979 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both headlamp aims too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 117,469 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn low center tread 3mm

Offside Front Tyre worn low center tread 2.5mm

Slight Blow on exhaust flexi

Fail 16 Aug 2021 117,469 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn low center tread 3mm

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

Offside Front Tyre worn low center tread 2.5mm

Slight Blow on exhaust flexi

Pass 14 Aug 2020 108,621 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 108,621 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,588 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,588 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 90,588 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play And boot deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 63,722 miles

brakes deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2016 58,469 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,551 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,098 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,758 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 22,316 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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CV59 ZZE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 CV59 ZZE, 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 CV59 ZZE registered?

CV59 ZZE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is CV59 ZZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV59 ZZE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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