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CX09 ZLO

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,854 mi
Last recorded77,854 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 ZLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 77,854 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 77,843 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 77,826 miles

Rear Sub-frame likely to fail o/s and n/s subframe excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2023 73,655 miles

Front undertray fitted

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 73,655 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front undertray fitted

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 68,390 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal lower suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear subframe covered in underseal

Fail 3 May 2022 68,390 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower suspension arm inner mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread 2.0mm and wearing on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 66,209 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 66,209 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 61,597 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,059 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 47,197 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 41,696 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 41,696 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 35,233 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 28,404 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 22,598 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 22,597 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,059 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 17,918 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZLO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

CX09 ZLO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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