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HY08 LZO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,513 mi
Last recorded154,513 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 LZO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 154,513 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 154,513 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 141,526 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 141,357 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 131,526 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 131,485 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all four wheels have one wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 122,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 110,211 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 101,688 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 97,904 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limits

o/s/f tyre on limits & worn on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2014 97,904 miles

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre close to limits

o/s/f tyre on limits & worn on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2013 91,036 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 18 Oct 2013 91,034 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2012 84,689 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,432 miles

front tyres near limits

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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HY08 LZO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HY08 LZO, 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 HY08 LZO registered?

HY08 LZO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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