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LR59 MXE

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

42,916 mi
Last recorded42,916 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 MXE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 42,916 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 40,005 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 39,689 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 39,087 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 38,744 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 37,782 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 37,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 36,240 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 33,179 miles

o/s/f drop link has play in balljoint.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 29,562 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight perishing cracks

o/s/f link bar top ball joint dust cover is deteriorating

o/s/f tyre slight wear on outer edge

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

slight play on steering detected at steering wheel

Pass 15 Oct 2015 26,205 miles

both rrear tyres have slight perishing cracks

n/s/f wheel inner rim is slightly distorted

Pass 17 Oct 2014 23,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Oct 2013 20,941 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,297 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 MXE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LR59 MXE, 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 MXE registered?

LR59 MXE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is LR59 MXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 MXE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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