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LC08 YLK

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,134 mi
Last recorded193,134 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 YLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 193,134 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 188,174 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 173,520 miles

Centre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine management light on

Fail 1 Jul 2016 173,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Centre Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jul 2015 145,416 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2014 131,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 May 2013 110,572 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 89,209 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 89,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 67,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YLK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC08 YLK registered?

LC08 YLK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is LC08 YLK safe to buy?

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