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LG59 VEF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,071 mi
Last recorded98,071 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 VEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 98,071 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 88,722 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 88,722 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 78,683 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 78,683 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 66,435 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 66,431 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 58,827 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 53,643 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,597 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,209 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 42,507 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 37,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 26,997 miles

front and rear number plates de-laminating

rear brake discs pitting

Pass 1 Dec 2014 21,770 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 Dec 2013 13,713 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 12,447 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 VEF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 LG59 VEF, 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 VEF registered?

LG59 VEF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is LG59 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 VEF 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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