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LC08 YLO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,262 mi
Last recorded128,262 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 YLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 128,262 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 128,255 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (laying on exhaust) (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

CENTRE EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 114,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

under bonnet components covered

Fail 21 Oct 2019 114,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

under bonnet components covered

Pass 25 Oct 2018 94,279 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 94,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

rear brake pad thin

Pass 22 Dec 2017 87,206 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 87,206 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi section blowing

Pass 20 Jan 2017 78,313 miles

both rear flexi ferrules corroding

o/s/f brake flexi hose damaged by ABS sensor, bracket damaged

rear tyres close to legal limit, tread damage, perishing

Pass 21 Jan 2016 69,587 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2015 65,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 57,374 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,312 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 39,121 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 31,190 miles

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 YLO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LC08 YLO, 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 LC08 YLO registered?

LC08 YLO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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