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LA08 HVY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,107 mi
Last recorded116,107 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 HVY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 116,107 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 111,379 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 111,374 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 107,788 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 107,787 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 100,566 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2019 100,566 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

undercovers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 93,395 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 93,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,343 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 61,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

no emissions detected

Pass 8 Jan 2016 53,084 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 53,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 46,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre sidewall slightly damaged

nsr tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,257 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 39,162 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracks in o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2013 32,083 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 32,065 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

o/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 29 Dec 2011 23,270 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Jan 2011 15,036 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 HVY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HVY, 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 HVY registered?

LA08 HVY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 August 2008.

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