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HY08 LZT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,825 mi
Last recorded118,825 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 LZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 118,825 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working half light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 118,825 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working half light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 114,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 111,076 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 107,825 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 102,092 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,010 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S & N/S DOOR MIRRORS IN POOR CONTION .

Offside Front SEAT BELT SLOW TO RECOIL

Pass 5 Mar 2020 94,988 miles

Seat belt slightly damaged SLOW TO RETRACT (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 90,693 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 85,415 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 85,411 miles

Fuel system component leaking FILTER (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,638 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,014 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 77,009 miles

front brake application uneven FRONT (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating FRONT (3.7.B.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REAR (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,498 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 64,934 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres stepped on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,423 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 47,083 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 10 Feb 2011 40,210 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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HY08 LZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HY08 LZT, 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 LZT registered?

HY08 LZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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