MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. DPF missing (8.2.2.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower steering column universal joint worn to excess (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both very dull, not illuminating number plate (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop fell off
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel filter housing wet
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear number plate lights emit low light
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear number plate lights emit low light
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
correct headlights fitted at time of test
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible H.I.D. conversions fitted (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower u.j. above rack (2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
sill trims fitted
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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LR59 MWG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 MWG, 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 MWG registered?
LR59 MWG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2009.
Is LR59 MWG safe to buy?
The MOT history for LR59 MWG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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