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LG59 URE

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,705 mi
Last recorded122,705 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 URE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 122,705 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 122,619 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 122,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 122,609 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 122,599 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Minimal reserve travel at parking brake lever.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 120,497 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 116,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 @3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16@4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,853 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 94,796 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,676 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 72,348 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,635 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,478 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2013 37,866 miles

Sill covers fitted

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

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

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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LG59 URE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LG59 URE, 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 LG59 URE registered?

LG59 URE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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The MOT history for LG59 URE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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