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MW58 CDY

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,264 mi
Last recorded160,264 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW58 CDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 160,264 miles

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 28 Feb 2024 149,581 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 149,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 139,969 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 133,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 133,330 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 125,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 122,369 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 114,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 11 Feb 2019 114,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Feb 2018 109,658 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 109,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 20 Jan 2017 104,370 miles

Both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 101,289 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 92,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 85,427 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 85,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 69,174 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 56,766 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,455 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 54,455 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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MW58 CDY 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 66.7%.

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 MW58 CDY, 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 MW58 CDY registered?

MW58 CDY is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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