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SD09 CNA

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

79,833 mi
Last recorded79,833 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD09 CNA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 79,833 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 79,819 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking At steering pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 75,155 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Osr brakedisc heavily corroded and scored

Fail 13 Oct 2021 75,155 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Osr brakedisc heavily corroded and scored

Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,484 miles

Exhaust system flexi webbing broken slight blow centre and rear exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 68,484 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system flexi webbing broken slight blow centre and rear exhaust system heavily corroded

Nsr brakedisc heavily scored

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 58,945 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 58,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,070 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 53,070 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,149 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

Fail 15 Mar 2017 46,149 miles

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

Front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,219 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 37,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 37,671 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,693 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 29,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 29,881 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,188 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 25,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front 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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SD09 CNA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 CNA, 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 CNA registered?

SD09 CNA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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