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LF09 YPW

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

228,302 mi
Last recorded228,302 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 228,302 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 219,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2022 219,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 217,675 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 217,675 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 203,483 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 187,481 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 187,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp continually flashes even while switched off (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp continually flashes even while switched off (1.7.5c)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 May 2016 167,089 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 148,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 May 2015 148,112 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 134,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 118,909 miles

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

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

nsr tyre wear uneven 2/3mm inner edge

Pass 25 May 2012 103,111 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 98,140 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LF09 YPW 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 73.3%.

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 YPW, 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 YPW registered?

LF09 YPW is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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