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LC59 XEN

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,915 mi
Last recorded68,915 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 XEN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 68,915 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 68,909 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2025 64,707 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 60,049 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 55,994 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed OSF / NSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 52,711 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 52,711 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 47,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on another component (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed chaffing on another component (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 45,727 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 40,757 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 39,362 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 39,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 34,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,016 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 31,016 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 26,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 22,791 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 18,745 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 XEN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LC59 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

LC59 XEN is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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