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SD09 CMZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,542 mi
Last recorded102,542 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 102,542 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced where it mounts on to the body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced where it mounts on to the body (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 90,794 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 81,221 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 77,707 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 70,446 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 70,446 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 66,321 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 62,763 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 58,011 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2019 58,011 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 53,388 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 47,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,356 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 41,351 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 34,729 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 27,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 20,212 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 15,001 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 CMZ 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 83.3%.

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 CMZ, 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 CMZ registered?

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

Is SD09 CMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD09 CMZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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