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LF09 YMS

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,781 mi
Last recorded147,781 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 YMS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 147,781 miles

Nearside Front Bodywork damage

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 147,757 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bodywork damage

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 139,396 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and upper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and upper. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel/brake binding on.

Pass 15 Jan 2020 136,317 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 131,768 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera/air freshensers (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 127,470 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 122,715 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2017 122,715 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (7.1.2)

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

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 117,721 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2016 117,678 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 112,119 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,517 miles

covers under vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2013 90,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 74,900 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 73,430 miles

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

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

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 YMS is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YMS, 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 YMS registered?

LF09 YMS is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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