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LF09 YNC

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,261 mi
Last recorded136,261 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 136,261 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 132,145 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 128,178 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 123,983 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 119,781 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 115,716 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 109,350 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 105,110 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 101,470 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 97,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

Fail 7 May 2016 97,338 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside and offside front tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges

Pass 8 May 2015 93,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 90,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,864 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,699 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 71,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 YNC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YNC, 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 YNC registered?

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

Is LF09 YNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF09 YNC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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