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LD08 AYW

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

277,107 mi
Last recorded277,107 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 AYW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 277,107 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 277,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 273,826 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 273,826 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively osf nsf (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 265,851 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 230,217 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 190,505 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 157,689 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 115,962 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 87,974 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 76,997 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 67,352 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 10 Feb 2011 54,373 miles

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

rear disc worn

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 AYW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LD08 AYW, 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 AYW registered?

LD08 AYW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is LD08 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 AYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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