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LD59 HRW

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,059 mi
Last recorded99,059 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD59 HRW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 99,059 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 86,687 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 84,734 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 80,768 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 80,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished on 3 mil tread depth replacement recommended

both rear tyres perished on 3-4 mil

oil leak underside vehicle

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 22 Nov 2021 76,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 71,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 68,089 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 62,759 miles

The drivers seatbelt last 30cm does not park!

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perished in the treads 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 57,116 miles

The drivers seatbelt is slow to return to the park position!

Pass 10 Dec 2016 51,038 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 51,038 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 43,704 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 37,501 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 28,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Dec 2012 22,059 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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LD59 HRW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LD59 HRW, 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 LD59 HRW registered?

LD59 HRW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 December 2009.

Is LD59 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD59 HRW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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