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LG59 VGJ

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,322 mi
Last recorded150,322 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 150,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 149,338 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 146,168 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 141,768 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 129,845 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 123,705 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 123,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 118,247 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 118,247 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 98,669 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN TO 2 MM

Pass 16 Sep 2014 87,941 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 87,941 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 74,488 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,507 miles

front number plate damaged

offside rear tyre inner wall splitting replacement recommended

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 VGJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VGJ, 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 VGJ registered?

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

Is LG59 VGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG59 VGJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LG59 VGJ have outstanding finance?

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