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LS09 LYP

2009 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,954 mi
Last recorded51,954 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 LYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 51,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 48,390 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 45,272 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 41,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 38,686 miles

2 x nails in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres worn / wearing on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,329 miles

2 x nails in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,804 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 31,348 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 31,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2016 28,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 25,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres low on inner and outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 21,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 18,448 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 16,095 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 LYP is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS09 LYP registered?

LS09 LYP is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2009.

Is LS09 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS09 LYP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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