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LB58 GSY

2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,476 mi
Last recorded98,476 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto62,065 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 GSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2026 98,476 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 90,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 88,138 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 84,913 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 82,383 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 79,566 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 76,198 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,912 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 71,912 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 67,096 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,693 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 61,693 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 55,982 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 55,982 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 47,712 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

windscreen cracked across the bottom. not affecting drivers view.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 42,493 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 37,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2012 29,664 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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LB58 GSY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 62,065 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB58 GSY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB58 GSY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 9 February 2009.

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