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LG59 UZL

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,146 mi
Last recorded132,146 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 UZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2024 132,146 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 127,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 122,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

Offside Front Jacking block missing.

Offside Front Slow to retract.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 110,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

Offside Front Jacking block missing.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 110,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

Offside Front Jacking block missing.

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Slow to retract. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,482 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 79,895 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 79,895 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 61,341 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 61,334 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,599 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 43,596 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 40,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

child seat fitted

front wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2015 35,404 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 30,605 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,007 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,241 miles

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 UZL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UZL, 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

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What year was LG59 UZL registered?

LG59 UZL is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2009.

Is LG59 UZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 UZL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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