2009 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · KM09 XCH
2009 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 114,795 miles. MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,795 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KM09 XCH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2025
- 114,795 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KM09 XCH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Saab 9-3 (KM09 XCH) between January 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Lamp sligtly damaged (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KM09 XCH Mileage History
- 09/01/2023101,571 mi
- 13/01/2023101,572 mi+1 mi
- 07/06/2024101,587 mi+15 mi
- 19/06/2024101,587 mi
- 26/03/2025114,795 mi+13,208 mi
Average of roughly 5,984 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Saab Saab 9-3 NG
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
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- Intake Valve Wear (Cold Start)Serious
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