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LF09 YOC

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,280 mi
Last recorded84,280 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 84,280 miles

Rear both tyres mishapen

Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,405 miles

rear / both tyre slightly misshapen

Fail 4 Mar 2025 81,405 miles

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

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

rear / both tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 1 Mar 2024 74,784 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 69,221 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 63,692 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,126 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 58,637 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 73,696 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 47,344 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 41,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,313 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 34,313 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 25,995 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 25,995 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 21,349 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,084 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 YOC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YOC, 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 YOC registered?

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

Is LF09 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF09 YOC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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