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LC08 YLZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,658 mi
Last recorded130,658 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 130,658 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 126,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 119,858 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 116,382 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 116,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2021 111,819 miles

Brake pedal creeping

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 109,522 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 109,515 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.20 average reading 2.34 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing on the edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

moisture at fuel filter

Pass 18 Nov 2019 105,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed will require replacement at earliest opportunity (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2019 105,502 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit - 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting fully (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed on limit (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

moisture at fuel filter

Pass 20 Oct 2018 95,851 miles

chip in front windscreen

moisture around the nearside front steering rack gaiter

Pass 26 Oct 2017 85,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 85,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,493 miles

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

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2016 65,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,403 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 52,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 38,440 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)

nearside and offside front wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,114 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 32,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 17,542 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 7,511 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 YLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YLZ, 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 YLZ registered?

LC08 YLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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