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LF09 YOW

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,636 mi
Last recorded107,636 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 YOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 107,636 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 106,910 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 105,541 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 104,060 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 98,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight exhaust blow flexi

Pass 26 Aug 2020 88,595 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 86,925 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 86,916 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 74,484 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,114 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 56,517 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,642 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 42,797 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2013 36,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,354 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 YOW is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF09 YOW registered?

LF09 YOW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is LF09 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF09 YOW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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