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LX09 YZE

2009 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2025
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,984 mi
Last recorded137,984 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 YZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 137,984 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 137,944 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle smokes once it starts to warm up - emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working sticking stalk (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working sticking stalk (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount rotten (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached mount rotten (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust box outer skin rotten / not fully secure

EMISSION NOT TESTED

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

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

battery light on !!

coolant leak

fuel filter rotten

Fail 8 Jul 2021 137,934 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

middle exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2020 137,333 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

fuel filter corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2020 137,333 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Obligatory mirror slightly loose rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

fuel filter corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 130,607 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 130,607 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 117,479 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 117,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

fuel filter corroded

fuel filter corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 104,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

fuel filter corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2016 93,070 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

engine noise excessive - crankshaft wear

Fail 25 Jun 2016 93,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

engine noise excessive - crankshaft wear

Pass 10 Jul 2015 78,258 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2015 78,254 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,756 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres age cracked.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 67,711 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

both rear tyres age cracked.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 58,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear tyres are factory fitment and are "extra load " construction. fronts are standard load

rear tyres cracking/perishing with age - 5+

Fail 2 Jul 2013 58,595 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

rear tyres are factory fitment and are "extra load " construction. fronts are standard load

rear tyres cracking/perishing with age - 5+

Pass 1 May 2012 45,853 miles

Rear tyres starting to perish in the treaded area

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LX09 YZE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LX09 YZE, 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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LX09 YZE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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