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LS09 LYF

2009 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,537 mi
Last recorded106,537 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 LYF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 106,537 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 105,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 105,194 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 104,472 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 99,803 miles

Offside Rear brake pad lining insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2021 94,948 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 94,948 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 94,359 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 89,501 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 89,501 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main chassis (1.1.11 (c))

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

brake fluid appears to be contaminated

Pass 27 Jan 2018 83,326 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 78,778 miles

inner edge o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 1 Feb 2016 73,968 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 73,968 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,411 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 54,060 miles

N/S/R Tyre Perished.

O/S/R Tyre Perished.

Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,867 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 32,500 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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LS09 LYF is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

LS09 LYF is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is LS09 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS09 LYF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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