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LF09 YNX

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

139,489 mi
Last recorded139,489 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 YNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 139,489 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 137,401 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dip beam flickers when off, both sides

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Significantly more worn than n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 124,528 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 124,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 111,088 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 111,088 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2021 96,945 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 96,941 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 96,402 miles

Nearside Rear stop light slightly discoloured

Fail 30 Mar 2020 96,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear stop light slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Mar 2019 95,370 miles

Offside Rear stop light colour slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2018 92,057 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,406 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 85,405 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 82,876 miles

D S M not triggered,low emitter

check fuel filter

Pass 20 Feb 2015 77,306 miles

D S M not triggered (low emissions)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 70,800 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

smoke meter not triggered (low emitter)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,808 miles

damage to both nearside tyre sidewalls

rear tyres wear on inneredge

Fail 4 Mar 2013 57,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to both nearside tyre sidewalls

rear tyres wear on inneredge

Pass 14 Feb 2012 42,846 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2012 42,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YNX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YNX, 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 YNX registered?

LF09 YNX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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