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LF09 YOK

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

214,094 mi
Last recorded214,094 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 214,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 207,093 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 188,584 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both front inner steering arms (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 167,516 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 146,222 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 146,120 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 128,454 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 118,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 104,898 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

small play in the drop link nearside front

Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

blades starting to split

Fail 5 Jun 2014 94,602 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

blades starting to split

Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside 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)

cover over eng and under vehicle

offside wiper blade starting to split

sill covers fitted

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 2 Apr 2012 61,382 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 61,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 YOK is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YOK, 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 YOK is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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