MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,005 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside inner stop lamp not working
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside front brake noisy in operation
Offside outer stop lamp not working
offside outer tail lamp not working
engine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.
sill covers fitted preventing inspection of some testable components.
engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.
sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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LA08 BYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 BYV, 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 BYV registered?
LA08 BYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.
Is LA08 BYV safe to buy?
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