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LG09 VGU

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

47,884 mi
Last recorded47,884 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 VGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 47,884 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 46,119 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 46,116 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 43,844 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 42,005 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 38,316 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 38,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 34,890 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 31,585 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 31,585 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective locked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,965 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 27,480 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 25,381 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 21,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deep cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 30 Jun 2015 21,259 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

deep cut to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 27 Jun 2014 19,172 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 17,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,615 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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LG09 VGU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LG09 VGU, 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 LG09 VGU registered?

LG09 VGU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is LG09 VGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 VGU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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