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LC09 TYF

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

122,357 mi
Last recorded122,357 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 TYF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 122,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 122,348 miles

Service brake lagging in operation Brake pedal requires massive effort and feels "servoless". Requires urgent investigation to isolate fault. (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 119,128 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 114,585 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 109,419 miles

Nearside front droplink upper dust cover insecure

Nearside rear 215/55 x 16 tyre worn

Rear brake pads and discs worn/poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2014 103,148 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 97,865 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,000 miles

brake fluid below max

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

front tyres wearing slightly on outer edges

rear seats folded at time of test

rear tyres on limit

stone chip front screen

wipers in poor condition

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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LC09 TYF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LC09 TYF, 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.

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What year was LC09 TYF registered?

LC09 TYF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is LC09 TYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC09 TYF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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