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LA08 HZF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

149,206 mi
Last recorded149,206 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 HZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 149,206 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 136,738 miles

both front tyres on limit will need replacing soon

emissions to clean to register

Fail 14 Nov 2016 136,738 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both front tyres on limit will need replacing soon

emissions to clean to register

Pass 5 Nov 2015 127,753 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 127,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 119,843 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 103,197 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 84,892 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 69,242 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

small chips in screen

Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,242 miles

small chips in screen

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 HZF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HZF, 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 HZF registered?

LA08 HZF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2008.

Is LA08 HZF safe to buy?

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