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LC58 UZF

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,307 mi
Last recorded186,307 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 UZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 186,307 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion rear axle, springs, suspension

Pass 23 Jul 2025 179,219 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 179,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 170,410 miles

exhaust flexi pipe poor condition and leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2024 170,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

exhaust flexi pipe poor condition and leaking

Pass 27 Jul 2023 163,184 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 163,184 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 157,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 152,585 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 152,585 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 148,568 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2020 148,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 134,721 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 130,971 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 108,971 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2016 122,255 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 117,597 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 102,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jan 2014 102,759 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2013 89,237 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 81,108 miles

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

Offside Rear 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 UZF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC58 UZF, 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 UZF registered?

LC58 UZF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 2009.

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