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LC08 DFY

2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,965 mi
Last recorded188,965 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt112,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 DFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Airflow 120 Dt
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 188,965 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 188,963 miles

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

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

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced & rear (6.3.4a)

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing both (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 180,207 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2016 180,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 159,872 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 145,675 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 145,675 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 111,316 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 82,197 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,303 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt?

Based on 840 MOT tests across 102 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
8,933
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
102
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
coil spring broken 22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 8
Full Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt reliability report

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LC08 DFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt in Black 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 Airflow 120 Dt models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,050 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 Airflow 120 Dt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 36 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC08 DFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LC08 DFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Airflow 120 Dt, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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