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EJ59 LWE

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

171,103 mi
Last recorded171,103 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 LWE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 171,103 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 168,193 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear bumper split and centre

rear discs and pads

Fail 26 Jan 2018 168,193 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear bumper split and centre

rear discs and pads

Pass 9 Mar 2017 162,032 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 148,066 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 133,936 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 108,896 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 82,003 miles

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

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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EJ59 LWE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EJ59 LWE, 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 EJ59 LWE registered?

EJ59 LWE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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