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CN08 LYG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,523 mi
Last recorded131,523 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 LYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2016 131,523 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

rear fog lamp slightly discoloured nearside

Fail 27 Jul 2016 130,887 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 117,390 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 107,872 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres close to legal limit

Fail 3 Jul 2014 107,871 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

o/s and n/s front tyres close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jul 2013 97,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

slight judder rear brakes

Fail 17 Jul 2013 97,494 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid level slightly low

brake pedal slightly spongy

offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

slight judder rear brakes

Pass 19 Jul 2012 87,532 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2011 62,509 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CN08 LYG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CN08 LYG, 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 CN08 LYG registered?

CN08 LYG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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