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G5 CET

2009 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,889 mi
Last recorded67,889 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 CET
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 67,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 64,569 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 64,567 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 60,897 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 60,897 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 58,158 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 56,813 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 56,804 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,101 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 52,251 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 52,247 miles

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,230 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 49,219 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 46,180 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Jun 2017 41,220 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 35,168 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 35,162 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,177 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 30,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 22,266 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 22,266 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,884 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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G5 CET is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G5 CET, 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 G5 CET registered?

G5 CET is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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