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LF09 YNT

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,778 mi
Last recorded106,778 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 YNT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 106,778 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 106,355 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,169 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 101,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 94,465 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 94,449 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,735 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both fronts corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 87,103 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 87,064 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

front tyres starting to wear edges

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,198 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 17 Apr 2018 75,198 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2017 68,728 miles

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

cut in passenger front tyre sidewall and nail in tread

cut in passenger rear tyre tread

Pass 29 Apr 2016 61,517 miles

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

passenger wiper splitting

Pass 5 May 2015 53,884 miles

drivers rear tyre 3mm and perished

passenger front tyre sidewall damaged

rear brake pads worn and disc slightly scored

Pass 18 May 2013 37,863 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 30,341 miles

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 YNT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YNT, 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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LF09 YNT is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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