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LF09 YOP

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,969 mi
Last recorded155,969 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 155,969 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 155,945 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to space saver fitted at time of test (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. Space saver (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2023 147,493 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 147,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 127,215 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 120,584 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 120,584 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside top drop link ball joint cover splitting

•Front And Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) heavy pitted

underneath fluid leak

•Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

•Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 120,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 97,803 miles

Rear both tyres splitting

Fail 12 Jun 2018 97,802 miles

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

Rear both tyres splitting

Pass 13 Jan 2017 92,418 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,490 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 82,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 71,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 59,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre feathering

Pass 12 Apr 2012 47,149 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 47,149 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 YOP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YOP, 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 YOP registered?

LF09 YOP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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