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LF09 YSC

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,483 mi
Last recorded67,483 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF09 YSC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 67,483 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 59,322 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 57,169 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 54,593 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 48,504 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 42,799 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 37,279 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,530 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 35,389 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 1 Sep 2016 28,649 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 17,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 14,295 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 10,953 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 8,285 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 6,209 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 YSC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YSC, 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 YSC registered?

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

Is LF09 YSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF09 YSC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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