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LA08 BYO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,636 mi
Last recorded35,636 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 BYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 35,636 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,920 miles

both front tyres have uneven tread pattern

Fail 20 Jun 2014 29,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres have uneven tread pattern

Pass 19 Jun 2013 24,501 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

Fail 18 Jun 2013 24,498 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 29 May 2012 18,919 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 13,473 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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LA08 BYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LA08 BYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA08 BYO registered?

LA08 BYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is LA08 BYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 BYO shows 7 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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