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L2 CTO

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,067 mi
Last recorded40,067 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 CTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 40,067 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 39,566 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 38,753 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 38,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 38,007 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 36,675 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 36,080 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 36,080 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 33,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 31,355 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 27,681 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 24,922 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 20,871 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 17,993 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 14,565 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 11,387 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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L2 CTO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 L2 CTO, 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 L2 CTO registered?

L2 CTO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2009.

Is L2 CTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L2 CTO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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