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LV59 KMA

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,288 mi
Last recorded87,288 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 KMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 87,288 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 82,290 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 72,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 72,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 59,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 49,953 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 48,483 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 46,059 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 42,971 miles

COVER UNDER THE FUEL FILTER IS DAMP

THERE LOOKS TO BE SOME BRAKE JUDDER FROM THE NSR SERVICE BRAKE

Pass 26 Nov 2018 40,681 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 35,012 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 26,965 miles

both front tyre inner sidewalls cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2015 23,690 miles

THE OSR TYRE IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

THERE IS SOME JUDDER FROM THE NSR SERVICE BRAKE

Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,072 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 14,255 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE STARTING TO CRACK AND PERISH

Pass 9 Nov 2012 9,923 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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LV59 KMA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LV59 KMA, 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 LV59 KMA registered?

LV59 KMA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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