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LC59 XCS

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

41,700 mi
Last recorded41,700 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 XCS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 41,700 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 38,689 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 38,689 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 36,576 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 32,882 miles

service light on

Pass 17 Mar 2021 30,413 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 30,412 miles

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

Front wipers worn

Pass 2 Mar 2020 29,580 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 29,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front wipers worn

service light on

Pass 13 Mar 2019 26,639 miles

Nearside Front starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 26,637 miles

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

Nearside Front starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge underinflated (5.2.3 (e))

service lamp on

Pass 16 Mar 2018 23,507 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 23,507 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

service lamp on

Pass 14 Mar 2017 20,661 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 17,781 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm low spot in centre of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 15,359 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 12,429 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 9,274 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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LC59 XCS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 LC59 XCS, 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 LC59 XCS registered?

LC59 XCS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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