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LF09 YMR

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,675 mi
Last recorded122,675 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 YMR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,675 miles

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

signs of dampness around fuel filter area

Fail 2 Mar 2015 119,261 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine / component covers obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 102,969 miles

Front bumper is damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register.

Pass 28 Feb 2012 74,931 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear tyres out of shape

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 YMR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF09 YMR, 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 LF09 YMR registered?

LF09 YMR is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2009.

Is LF09 YMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF09 YMR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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