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DY09 LFP

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,792 mi
Last recorded169,792 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 LFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 169,792 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 165,796 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 159,283 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 154,948 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 146,668 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 136,561 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 126,311 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 113,010 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 107,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 104,032 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 104,032 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 96,494 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 90,435 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,853 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2012 84,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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DY09 LFP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DY09 LFP, 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 DY09 LFP registered?

DY09 LFP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is DY09 LFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 LFP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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