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Y5 CMB

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,309 mi
Last recorded64,309 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 CMB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 64,309 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 59,266 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 55,855 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 52,469 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 49,014 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 44,931 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 41,640 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 41,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 36,951 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 28,187 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 26,027 miles

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

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

small split o/s wiper blade

Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,145 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 19,604 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 16,177 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,636 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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Y5 CMB is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y5 CMB, 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 Y5 CMB registered?

Y5 CMB is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is Y5 CMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y5 CMB shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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