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SD09 CLZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,814 mi
Last recorded65,814 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 CLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 65,814 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 58,568 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 53,837 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 46,512 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 42,809 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 42,808 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 36,773 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 32,616 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 32,572 miles

Central Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad lining deteriorated.

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s , also cracking slightly on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 32,116 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 30,654 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear both o/s and n/s tyres cracking up on tread slightly.

Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,204 miles

Nearside slight play in steering arm inner joint

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 30,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,814 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 25,814 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 22,169 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 18,301 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 12,943 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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SD09 CLZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SD09 CLZ, 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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SD09 CLZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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