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LC09 TYK

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,087 mi
Last recorded108,087 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 TYK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 108,087 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 89,555 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 83,010 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 75,625 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 72,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 69,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lense (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 69,759 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked lense (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 62,842 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019 62,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 56,175 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 51,285 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 51,283 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 44,691 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 44,691 miles

Fuel system component leaking Diesel filter under car (7.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2015 40,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2013 30,303 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring light On

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 25,162 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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LC09 TYK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TYK, 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 TYK registered?

LC09 TYK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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