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LG59 VFF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,951 mi
Last recorded125,951 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 VFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 125,951 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 122,042 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 121,948 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 113,282 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded in spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded in spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 113,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded in spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded in spring seat (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 105,869 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 105,609 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 105,442 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Broken up (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Diesel filter housing damp.

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

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

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

Slight play at steering wheel.

Pass 22 Oct 2021 101,188 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 101,072 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 95,657 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 86,979 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 86,977 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,249 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 77,293 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 71,264 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 10 Sep 2015 55,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,284 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,184 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn inner edge

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 17,491 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 VFF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

LG59 VFF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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