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LR59 MXV

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,460 mi
Last recorded78,460 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 78,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 74,040 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 69,644 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 65,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 58,930 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 54,519 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 52,016 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,791 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 42,536 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2017 34,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 29,974 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 28,335 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 25,484 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 21,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Jan 2013 17,487 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 MXV is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

LR59 MXV is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is LR59 MXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR59 MXV shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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