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LB58 GUU

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,673 mi
Last recorded164,673 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 GUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 164,673 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub-frame assemblies. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 160,359 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 157,156 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 157,152 miles

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

Offside 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 155,212 miles

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

Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides lightly tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 155,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides lightly tinted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 151,931 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 144,367 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flickering (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear and play in outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 144,333 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 2.79 1/m , limit 1.2 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources flickering (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear and play in outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 139,157 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 13 Feb 2019 130,025 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2019 130,025 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 124,199 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 124,183 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 118,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 113,328 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 106,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 90,493 miles

Both front tyre 2mm limits

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

Near side front tyre `side wall damage

Pass 13 Feb 2013 76,422 miles

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

Nearside front tyre

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 64,852 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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LB58 GUU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 LB58 GUU, 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 LB58 GUU registered?

LB58 GUU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2009.

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