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LF09 YNE

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,860 mi
Last recorded134,860 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 134,860 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides Slightly Cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly Cracked/Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge - 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under Vehicle General Rust

Fail 25 Jan 2023 134,855 miles

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

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

Covers and Shields fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 Tyre wearing heavy inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 Tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Under vehicle surface rust

Pass 22 Jan 2022 125,516 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2022 125,505 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2021 123,129 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 122,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear steering & suspension components corroded

break fluid appears to be contaminated

fuel tank slightly damp

under vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 120,923 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 120,836 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 120,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 115,918 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 115,194 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all three other tyres are worn unevenly.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 111,552 miles

Offside Rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge advise replace

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 13 Sep 2016 108,168 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2016 107,857 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 91,270 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,422 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 62,449 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 51,796 miles

Offside Rear 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 YNE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YNE, 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 YNE registered?

LF09 YNE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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