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LG59 VFM

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

138,368 mi
Last recorded138,368 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 138,368 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 130,149 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 123,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing uneven on inner edge ()

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 123,644 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre wearing uneven on inner edge ()

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 114,411 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Exhaust front pipe flexible cover loose.

Nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear suspension springs corroded.

Offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joint gaiters perishing.

Offside front suspension spring heavily corroded.

Offside front tyre worn down to 2.0mm.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 10 Aug 2021 106,999 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear brake disc inner face corroded.

Offside rear suspension spring corroding.

Pass 14 Jul 2020 97,615 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Front brake pads getting low.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front wheel inner rim slightly buckled.

Nearside rear tyre worn low and unevenly on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Pass 5 Aug 2019 86,461 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,379 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 19 Sep 2018 85,378 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear tyres uneven wear

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2017 83,385 miles

osr and nsr tyres uneven wear

Fail 5 Oct 2017 83,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

osr and nsr tyres uneven wear

Pass 5 Oct 2016 81,321 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,169 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 60,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,256 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 47,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 37,585 miles

both fron brake flxi hoses are slightly marked

Fail 5 Mar 2013 37,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both fron brake flxi hoses are slightly marked

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 VFM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

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

Is LG59 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 VFM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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