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LG59 VHP

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

87,311 mi
Last recorded87,311 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 VHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2026 87,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Inner Power steering ram leaking steering rack arm (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 80,533 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted and offside front inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 80,533 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted and offside front inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working and offside rear outers (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 70,086 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 59,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear inner tyre sidewalls splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 51,273 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 51,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2021 47,885 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH INNER WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 47,885 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH INNER WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 45,955 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 42,970 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 42,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 39,455 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 35,774 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 32,131 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 21 Sep 2015 28,182 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 24,596 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 19,087 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 13,257 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 VHP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 VHP, 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 VHP registered?

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

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