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ML58 CVX

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,291 mi
Last recorded171,291 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 CVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 171,291 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 171,291 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 164,923 miles

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

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

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

sills covered

Pass 11 Jun 2024 163,475 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 146,377 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 146,360 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 127,891 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 127,890 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 117,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 107,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 99,789 miles

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 26 Jul 2019 99,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 2 Jan 2019 94,834 miles

surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 2 Jan 2018 84,805 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 76,816 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 76,816 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 30 Dec 2015 66,876 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 56,585 miles

both rear tyres wearing low and perishing

Fail 6 Jan 2014 47,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s rear tyre slightly perrished across tread

Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,046 miles

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

o/s rear tyre slightly perrished across tread

Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,581 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,249 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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ML58 CVX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ML58 CVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML58 CVX registered?

ML58 CVX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2009.

Is ML58 CVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML58 CVX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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