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CY09 MGE

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,336 mi
Last recorded83,336 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY09 MGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 83,336 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 79,728 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 76,209 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 73,769 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 73,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 69,503 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 64,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 60,795 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 57,893 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 53,291 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,405 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 51,402 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 46,313 miles

both front tyres worn low

Pass 12 May 2014 38,203 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 31,087 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTTER EDGE

Pass 15 May 2012 24,598 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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CY09 MGE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CY09 MGE, 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 CY09 MGE registered?

CY09 MGE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2009.

Is CY09 MGE safe to buy?

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