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SD09 CMV

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,512 mi
Last recorded48,512 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 CMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 48,512 miles

Exhaust centre section corroded

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Surface corrosion various areas and components under vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2025 46,854 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

excessive surface corrosion to various rear suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2024 44,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 43,506 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 15 Mar 2022 41,486 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 41,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 39,561 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 38,146 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 35,220 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 31,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brakes have a slight bind

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 29,343 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 29,343 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 27,054 miles

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2016 27,054 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and worn on outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front inner tie rod has slight play

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner shoulder 10 dot code

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm and worn on outer shoulder (225/4517) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 24,041 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 24,041 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 21,528 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 21,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

traction control light on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 18,821 miles

both fronts wearing at shoulders

deep cuts nearside front tyre (sidewall)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 16,389 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 CMV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD09 CMV, 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 SD09 CMV registered?

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

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