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DY09 LGF

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,544 mi
Last recorded108,544 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 LGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 108,544 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 105,146 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 102,796 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 100,474 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 98,274 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,022 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 96,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 26 Nov 2019 92,699 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 88,860 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 88,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 83,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 82,912 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre is wearing on inside and outside edges very close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,869 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 54,930 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Both rear tyres splitting on tread pattern.

Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,618 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Stone chip in windscreen, out of swept area.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 35,895 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stone chip in offside of windscreen out of swept area.

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 LGF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LGF, 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 LGF registered?

DY09 LGF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is DY09 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY09 LGF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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