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LS09 LYX

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,381 mi
Last recorded107,381 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 LYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 107,381 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 107,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 102,864 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 102,864 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 99,001 miles

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 99,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 95,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 92,722 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 92,722 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2020 89,908 miles

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

parking brake efficiencies only just met requirement. Poor on o/s

Fail 20 Nov 2020 89,903 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm, outer joint as jacked up under arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake efficiencies only just met requirement. Poor on o/s

Pass 29 Nov 2019 85,975 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 82,976 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 76,963 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,950 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,079 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 56,079 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 55,425 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 LYX is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LS09 LYX, 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 LYX registered?

LS09 LYX is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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