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LD08 AYV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,993 mi
Last recorded168,993 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 AYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 168,993 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake caliper judder spring missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper judder spring missing

Fail 2 Jun 2020 168,993 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake caliper judder spring missing

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake caliper judder spring missing

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 164,066 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged but readable

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake caliper judder spring missing

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper judder spring missing

Pass 20 Sep 2018 157,880 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2018 157,878 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2017 144,523 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

offside rear top rose joint bush has slight play

Fail 16 Sep 2017 144,483 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

offside rear top rose joint bush has slight play

Pass 8 Sep 2016 129,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2015 118,519 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2015 118,519 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 30 Aug 2014 107,630 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 95,550 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2013 92,246 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

child seat fitted at o/s/r seat not allowing inspection of adult belt

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Apr 2013 92,246 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

child seat fitted at o/s/r seat not allowing inspection of adult belt

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Apr 2012 77,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,915 miles

advise rear offside and nearside brake disc faces have surface corrosion on them.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 63,915 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise rear offside and nearside brake disc faces have surface corrosion on them.

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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LD08 AYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 LD08 AYV, 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 LD08 AYV registered?

LD08 AYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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