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AY08 LZS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

147,082 mi
Last recorded147,082 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 LZS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 147,082 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 147,076 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 136,038 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 128,006 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 121,620 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 114,807 miles

Offside Front backplate corroded

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged deteriorated. ()

Pass 27 Mar 2018 111,196 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 111,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Light lense damaged

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 97,818 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy (pre DPF) (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,335 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 66,832 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 51,998 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edges poss track out ??

nail in n.s.r. tyre

tread on rear tyres on 2mm

Fail 12 Mar 2014 51,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on outside edges poss track out ??

nail in n.s.r. tyre

re4ar brsake pads look low ??

tread on rear tyres on 2mm

Pass 3 Apr 2013 41,812 miles

tread getting low on front tyres

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,165 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 25,514 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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AY08 LZS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 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 AY08 LZS, 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 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY08 LZS registered?

AY08 LZS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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