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LA08 BYV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 BYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 100,005 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 99,955 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 95,897 miles

engine cover & under cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill covers fitted preventing inspection of some testable components.

Pass 26 Nov 2020 95,473 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 27 Jul 2019 85,991 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 85,701 miles

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))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 77,714 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 74,830 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,822 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 67,822 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,838 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 45,397 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 34,831 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,896 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 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.

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