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LF09 YOR

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

212,266 mi
Last recorded212,266 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 17 Aug 2026 212,266 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 203,265 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 191,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 182,758 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 172,798 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 164,920 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 154,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm/ Worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Triax joint boot split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Possible rack or pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 138,509 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 121,096 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 105,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 94,402 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 85,501 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 77,484 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 67,692 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,674 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 YOR is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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

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