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M2 CBL

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

55,307 mi
Last recorded55,307 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 CBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 55,307 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both Rear coil spring bump stops are cracking/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 52,650 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower ball joint boots are cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are cracking on sidewalls and low on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Nsf has oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,682 miles

Front Lower Both front lower wishbone ball joint boots are starting to crack

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak Nsf (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf tyre is cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear spring stops are cracking/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 50,671 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rear tyres are cracking in tread showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Lower Both front lower wishbone ball joint boots are starting to crack

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak Nsf (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsf tyre is cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear spring stops are cracking/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 48,432 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear spring stops are cracking split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking in tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 46,596 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 44,845 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 43,701 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 40,929 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt cant inspect seat belt nsr

Pass 1 Aug 2018 36,451 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Aug 2017 32,368 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 25,024 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 20,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Aug 2013 17,687 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,372 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

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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M2 CBL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 M2 CBL, 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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M2 CBL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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