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LC58 UXE

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,048 mi
Last recorded117,048 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 UXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 117,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 117,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 107,440 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 May 2025 107,436 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 96,895 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 96,895 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 82,296 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jun 2022 72,778 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,772 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 71,832 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2019 70,315 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 66,780 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 62,548 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

all 4 tyres wearing low or on edge

Pass 23 Nov 2016 55,715 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Nov 2015 50,663 miles

outer sill covers fitted , not allowing a full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2014 43,613 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 34,307 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 24,788 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 20,336 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Feb 2012 20,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UXE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UXE, 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 UXE registered?

LC58 UXE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 February 2009.

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