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LF09 YOA

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,497 mi
Last recorded148,497 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 YOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 148,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2022 148,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 141,412 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 132,349 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 132,349 miles

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 118,790 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 108,706 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both x2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 96,525 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 69,190 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 45,152 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front wipers poor

Pass 12 Apr 2014 41,712 miles

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

nearside front tyre deteriorated/cracking

offside front tyre deteriorated/cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2013 39,187 miles

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

Front tyres HEAVILY perished

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 YOA is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

LF09 YOA is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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