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LF09 YNU

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,270 mi
Last recorded99,270 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 18 Mar 2026 99,270 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,637 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 92,407 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 88,817 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged lens deteriorated. (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 85,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 81,497 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 79,358 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,487 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,689 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 55,814 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 48,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,150 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 30,779 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 YNU is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF09 YNU registered?

LF09 YNU is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is LF09 YNU safe to buy?

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