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LB58 GUW

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

226,725 mi
Last recorded226,725 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 GUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 226,725 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 218,627 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 210,878 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 202,643 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 193,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake flexi ferule at caliper is wet but no signs of leaks under pressure

Offside Rear Brake flexi ferule at caliper is wet but no signs of leaks under pressure

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 186,117 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 178,688 miles

engine cover fitted

o/s and n/s/front tyres showing sign of scrubbing of on outer and inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2020 178,667 miles

Fuel system component leaking from fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

o/s and n/s/front tyres showing sign of scrubbing of on outer and inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2019 168,569 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2018 156,143 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 155,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 142,727 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 131,819 miles

engine cover fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2016 131,791 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 117,891 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 13 Jan 2014 97,086 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 97,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 80,613 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 80,613 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,337 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 64,337 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LB58 GUW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GUW, 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 GUW registered?

LB58 GUW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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