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LF09 YNN

2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,575 mi
Last recorded60,575 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A73,218 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 YNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 60,575 miles

DPF warning on dash/ Emissions ok.

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2025 57,613 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2024 54,574 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 50,046 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged slightly

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight engine oil leak

slight roughness on lock to lock steering

Fail 2 Feb 2023 50,046 miles

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged slightly

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight engine oil leak

slight roughness on lock to lock steering

Pass 9 Feb 2022 44,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 44,926 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 40,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 40,254 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 39,524 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean to detect peak.

Exhaust system corroded. Flexible section deteriorated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 39,524 miles

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

Exhaust emissions too clean to detect peak.

Exhaust system corroded. Flexible section deteriorated.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 36,336 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 33,607 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,727 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,663 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 25,111 miles

PAS fluid level low

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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LF09 YNN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 73,218 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 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF09 YNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LF09 YNN is a 2009 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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