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CX09 PXW

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,957 mi
Last recorded83,957 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 PXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 83,957 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 82,759 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 81,484 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 81,298 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back GREASED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 81,283 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Upper shock absorber bracket broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting missing Lower ball joint pinch bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back brake pipe greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 78,015 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 71,868 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 69,778 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 64,552 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 64,552 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 59,142 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2018 59,142 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2017 53,709 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 53,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread area

Pass 30 Jun 2016 48,094 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front very slight play in drop link ball joint

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres inner edge miss shaped/perish (225/45/17)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

item on rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

nearside front wiper blade split on the centre slight smear windscreen

nearside rear tyre perish/cracks

offside rear tyre inner edge slight miss shaped

Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 26,156 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 26,156 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 17,175 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 PXW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PXW, 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 PXW registered?

CX09 PXW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is CX09 PXW safe to buy?

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