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VO09 LFE

2009 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,199 mi
Last recorded101,199 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Saab 9-379,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 LFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2021 101,199 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 98,830 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 95,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 95,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 90,118 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))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 83,116 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 83,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 73,545 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 73,312 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 65,012 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 46,010 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 33,674 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 24,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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VO09 LFE is a 2009 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO09 LFE, 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 VO09 LFE registered?

VO09 LFE is a 2009 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is VO09 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO09 LFE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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