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LG59 VFT

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,013 mi
Last recorded126,013 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 126,013 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slight deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 112,915 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2023 112,873 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 104,933 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 98,615 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 98,612 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 93,761 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 85,608 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,694 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 77,694 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 70,922 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 70,921 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 61,573 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,179 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 41,663 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 41,640 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 33,507 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 33,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 VFT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VFT, 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 VFT registered?

LG59 VFT is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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