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LF09 YRY

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,647 mi
Last recorded84,647 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 YRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,647 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 78,476 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 78,447 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 72,590 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2023 69,662 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 69,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 67,143 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 64,969 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,426 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 57,409 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 57,409 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 51,988 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 51,988 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 45,499 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 45,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 39,369 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 37,919 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has a badly uneven tread pattern

Fail 9 Feb 2016 37,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre has a badly uneven tread pattern

Pass 18 Feb 2015 34,142 miles

nearside rear tyre has a unevenly worn inner tread pattern (stepped)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 29,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 26,273 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 22,746 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 22,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YRY is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YRY, 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 YRY registered?

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

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