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LG59 VHL

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,730 mi
Last recorded124,730 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 VHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 124,730 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 124,141 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 124,140 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 118,233 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 107,248 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 107,248 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 99,385 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 99,385 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 97,746 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 97,746 miles

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 95,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 92,728 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 92,728 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 88,748 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 88,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,939 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 74,174 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,554 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,191 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,130 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 VHL is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

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

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