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LS09 LYC

2009 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,980 mi
Last recorded44,980 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 LYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 8 May 2025 44,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 41,962 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 39,325 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 38,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight cut nearside front tyre outer sidewall

slight cut nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 10 May 2021 37,922 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2020 37,055 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 35,702 miles

cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2018 33,899 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,684 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 29,479 miles

items removed from drivers vision prior to test

nearside rear tyre worn close to tread wear bars

Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 23,934 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 19,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 15,720 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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LS09 LYC is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LS09 LYC, 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 LS09 LYC registered?

LS09 LYC is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is LS09 LYC safe to buy?

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