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AE59 LVN

2010 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,463 mi
Last recorded138,463 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 LVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 138,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 138,435 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 134,718 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 130,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge of tyre heavily worn.235/45zr17 97w xl (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tyre worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s/r hub unit. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all four shock absorbers are corroding.

exhaust corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2022 124,705 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2022 124,705 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 119,094 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 113,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 106,617 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 97,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 88,219 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover broken

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

Rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edge

Fail 11 Aug 2017 88,218 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover broken

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

Rear tyres wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 12 Aug 2016 78,782 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 65,725 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall

securing clip missing on battery cover

Fail 10 Aug 2015 65,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated on outer sidewall

securing clips missing on battery cover

Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,246 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 7 Mar 2013 40,303 miles

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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AE59 LVN is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2010 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 76,001 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 AE59 LVN, 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 16 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE59 LVN registered?

AE59 LVN is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 January 2010.

Is AE59 LVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE59 LVN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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