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LF09 YRM

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,461 mi
Last recorded148,461 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 YRM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 148,461 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 144,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 144,849 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 144,831 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 138,747 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 138,747 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 135,184 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 135,184 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 125,873 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,816 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside / offside trailing arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 22 Aug 2019 121,075 miles

offside front seat belt slow to retract

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 22 Aug 2019 121,071 miles

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

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 10 Aug 2018 117,357 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 114,793 miles

front and rear tyres perished on tread area

heat shield over rear exhaust insecure

nearside / offside rear brake pads approx. 3mm wear left

Fail 18 Aug 2017 114,793 miles

Registration plate lamp not working nearside / offside (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear tyres perished on tread area

heat shield over rear exhaust insecure

nearside / offside rear brake pads approx. 3mm wear left

Pass 18 Aug 2016 111,530 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 107,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,960 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,247 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,334 miles

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

advise middle rear seatbelt reciever not available

Fail 14 Mar 2012 64,334 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise middle rear seatbelt reciever not available

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 YRM is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

LF09 YRM is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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