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LV59 KNJ

2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,028 mi
Last recorded105,028 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 15086,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 KNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 105,028 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 105,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 102,512 miles

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

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

surface rust on under body and suspension components

Pass 14 Nov 2023 102,123 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 101,300 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 100,787 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 100,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2020 99,542 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 82,659 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 82,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 71,659 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 61,929 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 46,190 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 30,256 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 17,300 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 17,300 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150?

Based on 1,865 MOT tests across 168 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,567
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
168
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19
coil spring broken 19
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 13
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LV59 KNJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 86,550 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 Turbo Edition Tid 150 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV59 KNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LV59 KNJ is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Turbo Edition Tid 150, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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