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EJ59 LWL

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,658 mi
Last recorded62,658 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 LWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 62,658 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 62,658 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 59,721 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 55,586 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 55,585 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 53,807 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 51,693 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 51,665 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 51,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 50,893 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 50,893 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 47,019 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 42,940 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 38,531 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,331 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,821 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 22,321 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 16,708 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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EJ59 LWL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

EJ59 LWL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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