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LD08 AYZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,337 mi
Last recorded129,337 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 129,337 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 123,230 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 117,520 miles

brake fluid very dirty but no obvious contamination

undertray not fully secured but not likely to come loose at this time

Fail 13 Oct 2020 117,515 miles

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

brake fluid very dirty but no obvious contamination

undertray not fully secured but not likely to come loose at this time

Pass 2 Oct 2019 113,049 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 110,039 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 110,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,830 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 104,830 miles

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

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

Exhaust Corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 100,519 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 90,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 82,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 74,880 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 73,193 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 68,515 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 62,633 miles

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

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

crack in windscreen

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 AYZ 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 76.5%.

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 AYZ, 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 AYZ registered?

LD08 AYZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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