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LV59 KNG

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,969 mi
Last recorded47,969 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 KNG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 47,969 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 45,484 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 44,228 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 41,464 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 40,320 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,649 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 37,649 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 32,037 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 28,500 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 24,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 20,379 miles

o/s/r tyre outer wall poor close to fail

Fail 16 Oct 2014 20,379 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre outer wall poor close to fail

Pass 17 Oct 2013 16,175 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 16,175 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 11,717 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 KNG is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KNG, 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 KNG registered?

LV59 KNG is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is LV59 KNG safe to buy?

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