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LC08 YLF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,049 mi
Last recorded141,049 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 YLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 141,049 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 141,049 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 136,272 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 136,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2017 125,459 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 116,753 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 103,426 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 98,303 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 93,838 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 87,332 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 80,167 miles

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & slight damage to sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

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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LC08 YLF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LC08 YLF, 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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LC08 YLF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2008.

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