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LG09 VGT

2009 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

125,756 mi
Last recorded125,756 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a52,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 VGT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 125,756 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general age related corrosion to underside and various suspension components

Fail 3 Sep 2024 125,756 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general age related corrosion to underside and various suspension components

Pass 12 Sep 2023 119,891 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 109,036 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres down to 3 mm 225/458/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Back box shield insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 99,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 99,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 93,615 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 87,130 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 87,130 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 78,895 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 71,393 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 62,834 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded on inner face

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre side wall in poor condition

o/s/r tyre stepping

Pass 18 Nov 2015 55,294 miles

nearside rear tyre perished, outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn unevenly, tread stepped on inner edge

Fail 17 Nov 2015 55,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre perished, outer sidewall

offside rear tyre worn unevenly, tread stepped on inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2014 47,131 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 38,445 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 32,019 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,057 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 28,057 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a?

Based on 2,274 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
4,822
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 42
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
position lamp(s) not working 24
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LG09 VGT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 52,773 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 Vector 150 Bhp S-a fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG09 VGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LG09 VGT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp S-a, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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