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LG59 VCZ

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,465 mi
Last recorded187,465 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 187,465 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 170,907 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front shocks corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 170,904 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front shocks corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 161,877 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both rear tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 152,059 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 141,871 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 138,879 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 138,876 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 135,750 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 130,895 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 130,895 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 124,904 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 124,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 119,139 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF CORRODED REAR BRAKE DISCS WITH NEXT PAD CHANGE

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 119,139 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF CORRODED REAR BRAKE DISCS WITH NEXT PAD CHANGE

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 114,089 miles

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

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

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

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Nov 2014 89,190 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,382 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,981 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 30,927 miles

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

Offside Rear 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LG59 VCZ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG59 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

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

Is LG59 VCZ safe to buy?

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