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LG09 VHW

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,177 mi
Last recorded35,177 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 VHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 35,177 miles

Nearside Front Non - Obligatory Wing Mirror Desilvered / Discolour

Pass 11 Apr 2025 34,578 miles

Nearside Front Non - Obligatory Wing Mirror Desilvered / Discolour

Pass 25 Mar 2024 34,348 miles

Nearside Front Non-obligatory mirror slightly discolour

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 33,918 miles

Nearside Front mirror slightly discolour

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 32,851 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 31,789 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 29,970 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 28,723 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 27,327 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 26,123 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 26,122 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front n/s and o/s tyre has worn on the outer edge

o/s front tyre has nail

Pass 14 May 2015 24,413 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front both tyre has slightly worn on the outer and inner edge

Fail 13 May 2015 24,413 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front both tyre has slightly worn on the outer and inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2014 21,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,907 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,657 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 May 2012 19,100 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 VHW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VHW, 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 VHW registered?

LG09 VHW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2009.

Is LG09 VHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 VHW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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