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LR59 MXO

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,662 mi
Last recorded97,662 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 97,662 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s alloy top mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 95,639 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 92,250 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 92,250 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,765 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 88,292 miles

Both front ball joint dust covers perished

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear subframes corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Mar 2022 88,290 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front ball joint dust covers perished

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear subframes corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Mar 2021 85,390 miles

Small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 25 Mar 2020 83,036 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 77,671 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 75,817 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front windscreen stonechipped

Fail 14 Sep 2018 75,816 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front windscreen stonechipped

Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 66,072 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s and n/s/f tyres 3.00mm tread depth

Pass 17 Sep 2015 59,967 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 59,889 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 50,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 50,153 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 38,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,474 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MXO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MXO, 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

How do I check the history of LR59 MXO?

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What year was LR59 MXO registered?

LR59 MXO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2009.

Is LR59 MXO safe to buy?

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