2009 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · LB58 GVF
2009 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Feb 2009. Recorded mileage 160,300 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB58 GVF Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 160,300 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB58 GVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Saab 9-3 (LB58 GVF) between February 2012 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
LB58 GVF Mileage History
- 22/02/201245,631 mi
- 22/02/201245,631 mi
- 15/02/201356,962 mi+11,331 mi
- 06/02/201469,020 mi+12,058 mi
- 20/02/201582,722 mi+13,702 mi
- 20/02/201582,722 mi
- 08/02/201696,508 mi+13,786 mi
- 08/02/201696,508 mi
- 16/02/2017109,526 mi+13,018 mi
- 16/02/2017109,528 mi+2 mi
- 12/02/2018119,459 mi+9,931 mi
- 19/02/2019128,121 mi+8,662 mi
- 17/02/2020137,171 mi+9,050 mi
- 21/02/2020137,172 mi+1 mi
- 11/02/2021148,447 mi+11,275 mi
- 11/02/2021148,447 mi
- 08/03/2022151,171 mi+2,724 mi
- 09/03/2022151,171 mi
- 15/05/2023152,147 mi+976 mi
- 19/05/2023152,158 mi+11 mi
- 10/05/2024154,170 mi+2,012 mi
- 10/05/2024154,170 mi
- 02/05/2025157,005 mi+2,835 mi
- 14/05/2026160,300 mi+3,295 mi
Average of roughly 8,062 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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