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LG59 VGF

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,517 mi
Last recorded183,517 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 183,517 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 174,770 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 164,840 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 155,379 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 148,034 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 143,959 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 May 2019 136,298 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/f & both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 127,520 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2018 127,520 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure Pinch bolt broken. (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 117,892 miles

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

coil spring corroded Both Rear & O/S/F. (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 117,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing.

coil spring corroded Both Rear & O/S/F. (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2016 109,497 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn on inside. (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 May 2016 109,496 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre also worn on inside. (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 98,855 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 98,381 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 71,066 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,396 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 33,177 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 VGF 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 77.8%.

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 VGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG59 VGF registered?

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

Is LG59 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 VGF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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