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LG09 VHO

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,237 mi
Last recorded68,237 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 VHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 68,237 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 68,237 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 64,733 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 64,733 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 59,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 55,350 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 49,881 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 48,662 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 48,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 45,680 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 42,442 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 40,303 miles

nearside front tyre has tear on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,814 miles

nearside front tyre has tear on outer sidewall

Fail 23 Mar 2016 36,812 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre has tear on outer sidewall

offside rear tyre has two nails

Pass 7 Apr 2015 32,736 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 32,734 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2014 29,937 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,107 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 21,126 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cuts to outer sidewall (not showing cords)

offside front tyre is worn on inner and outer edges (not showing cords)

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 VHO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LG09 VHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LG09 VHO?

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What year was LG09 VHO registered?

LG09 VHO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is LG09 VHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 VHO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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