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LA08 HYL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,805 mi
Last recorded112,805 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 112,805 miles

Both sides wing repeaters losing colour

Exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2020 106,914 miles

Chip to windscreen

Exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2019 99,864 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 93,633 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

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

Nearside front suspension coil spring corroded.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,016 miles

Diesel emissions too low to be read by DSM.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front suspension coil spring corroded.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 76,363 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Oil leak.

Slight damage to windscreen.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 68,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine mangement light on.

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on inner edge.

Slight movement in nearside front lower ball joint.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 61,553 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 61,553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,398 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 46,830 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 45,932 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 45,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 HYL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

LA08 HYL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is LA08 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 HYL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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