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ML58 LSE

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,375 mi
Last recorded186,375 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 LSE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 186,375 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 175,149 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 159,148 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2024 159,148 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 153,710 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 144,505 miles

Both mirror glasses slightly discolored

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 136,209 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre worn close to tread wear bars

Pass 15 Mar 2019 126,874 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 117,890 miles

nail in nearside front tyre also wearing on edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2017 107,955 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 107,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,512 miles

front number plate deteriorated

strong advise! bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

No smoke detected on emissions test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 90,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

No smoke detected on emissions test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 81,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

No emissions printout due to smoke level too low to be read by EGA at time of test.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 71,080 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,518 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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ML58 LSE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ML58 LSE, 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 ML58 LSE registered?

ML58 LSE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 February 2009.

Is ML58 LSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML58 LSE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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