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LF09 YMO

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,450 mi
Last recorded129,450 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 YMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 129,450 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 15 May 2019 129,450 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front flexible joint (8.2.2.1 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint badly leaking - unable to smoke test (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,301 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing close to balding strong advise change asap

Offside Rear tyre worn bald on inner edge strong advise change asap

Oil leak on to exhaust strong advise repairs asap ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise change asap (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2017 102,692 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 102,691 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 94,000 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 93,990 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 83,435 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 83,427 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 74,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 74,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,772 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,962 miles

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

n/s/r tyre tread stepped on inner

Fail 16 Mar 2012 49,962 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r tyre tread stepped on inner

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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LF09 YMO is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF09 YMO, 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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LF09 YMO is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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