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E9 CUB

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,248 mi
Last recorded58,248 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 CUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 58,248 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 58,248 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 57,441 miles

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 56,836 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 55,826 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 55,046 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 54,428 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 53,813 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 51,989 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged Glass deteriorated ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 48,080 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,712 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 43,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 43,098 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,403 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 34,201 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 34,201 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,776 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2012 14,445 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack up between tread

Fail 7 May 2012 14,445 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to crack up between tread

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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E9 CUB 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 E9 CUB, 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 E9 CUB registered?

E9 CUB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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