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LM58 GDE

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,413 mi
Last recorded134,413 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM58 GDE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 134,413 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 131,370 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 131,370 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top mount (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 122,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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 23 Sep 2022 114,184 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 107,607 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 107,607 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 100,066 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 100,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 92,434 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 84,483 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 75,069 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 72,877 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s mirror casing damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2017 72,755 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2016 64,392 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 51,377 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 37,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2013 26,175 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,254 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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LM58 GDE 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 78.9%.

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 LM58 GDE, 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 GDE registered?

LM58 GDE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 February 2009.

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