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LG59 VEA

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,039 mi
Last recorded144,039 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 144,039 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 143,926 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 133,192 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 116,840 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S Front. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 104,607 miles

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 104,604 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Leaking from gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Leaking from gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 97,775 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 89,180 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 80,663 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,120 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,040 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,595 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 59,252 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,505 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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LG59 VEA 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 85.7%.

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 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 VEA, 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 VEA registered?

LG59 VEA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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The MOT history for LG59 VEA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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