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LC58 EHJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,450 mi
Last recorded145,450 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 EHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 145,450 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear various corrosion to all rear suspension components

Fail 14 Jan 2026 145,449 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated both rear (1.1.13 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached both front drop links severely damaged (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear various corrosion to all rear suspension components

Pass 9 Jan 2025 129,739 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front osf cv boot leaking slightly past clip

Pass 29 Dec 2023 128,204 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 125,907 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 121,685 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 121,684 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 118,785 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,312 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 112,265 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 103,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 95,758 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 85,210 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r sill block missing.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 76,268 miles

n/s/r sill block missing.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,721 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 55,401 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,195 miles

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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LC58 EHJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LC58 EHJ, 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 LC58 EHJ registered?

LC58 EHJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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