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CX09 PXF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,126 mi
Last recorded122,126 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 PXF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 122,126 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 115,988 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2025 115,988 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 110,272 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front shock absorber bodys rusted

Fail 22 Jul 2024 110,270 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front shock absorber bodys rusted

Pass 24 Jul 2023 105,341 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 105,341 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,463 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 98,390 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2020 93,122 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 93,122 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 86,133 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 86,133 miles

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

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018 81,795 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2018 81,542 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,545 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,770 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 60,748 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 56,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 56,412 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,238 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,718 miles

n/s/r tyre just starting to crack up on tread

Pass 12 May 2012 42,098 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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CX09 PXF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CX09 PXF, 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 CX09 PXF registered?

CX09 PXF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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