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LC08 YMG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,622 mi
Last recorded130,622 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 130,622 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 130,622 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 130,542 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 124,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 117,375 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 113,404 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

diesel filter wet

Fail 7 Feb 2018 113,404 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

diesel filter wet

Pass 2 Feb 2017 103,494 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 103,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 90,983 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 90,983 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,160 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 80,160 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,671 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 57,914 miles

paint damage o/s rear lower arch panel

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,161 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,445 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 YMG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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