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LR59 MWF

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,125 mi
Last recorded116,125 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 MWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 116,125 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 110,546 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 110,545 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 102,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 94,180 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 94,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres wearing low at inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2021 87,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Top engine cover fitted ; Under trays fitted ; Sill guards fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2020 80,719 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Top engine cover fitted;Lower engine tray fitted Sill guards fitted;Emissions to low to register

Pass 29 Aug 2019 75,506 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 75,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,139 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 65,342 miles

Front exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2016 60,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 60,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 52,825 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 44,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Aug 2014 44,044 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,873 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 23,589 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 MWF 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 LR59 MWF, 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 LR59 MWF registered?

LR59 MWF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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