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LR59 ARF

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,776 mi
Last recorded82,776 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 ARF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 82,776 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 82,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 61,188 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 42,036 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 38,697 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 35,888 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 32,817 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 30,403 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 30,403 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 27,394 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 23,849 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 20,803 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 17,242 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 14,299 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 14,299 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 9,672 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 6,977 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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LR59 ARF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LR59 ARF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR59 ARF registered?

LR59 ARF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is LR59 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 ARF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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