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LM58 GCV

2009 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,206 mi
Last recorded85,206 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 GCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 85,206 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,691 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,174 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 67,174 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 51,110 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 51,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 48,940 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 46,817 miles

airbag warning light not working

Pass 3 Jan 2013 44,425 miles

signs of dampness on n/s rear caliper

Pass 16 Jan 2012 40,952 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 40,935 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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LM58 GCV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LM58 GCV, 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 LM58 GCV registered?

LM58 GCV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 January 2009.

Is LM58 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM58 GCV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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