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LF09 YRT

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,342 mi
Last recorded158,342 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 158,342 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 142,042 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 142,042 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 111,747 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2016 111,747 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2015 94,312 miles

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

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

noise from nsf top strut mount

Pass 31 Oct 2014 72,900 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly (stepping) around inner circumference.

Front brake pads worn low (3 - 4mm).

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

Rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 10 Sep 2013 46,202 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 41,567 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,384 miles

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

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

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 YRT is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRT, 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 YRT registered?

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

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