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LA08 BYS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

112,223 mi
Last recorded112,223 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 BYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 112,223 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 104,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 97,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,675 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 85,827 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 80,984 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 78,333 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2020 78,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,632 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 68,548 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,680 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 29 Feb 2016 60,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 56,946 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 50,303 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,337 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 37,554 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,941 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 BYS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LA08 BYS, 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 LA08 BYS registered?

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

Is LA08 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 BYS shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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