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LD08 AZB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,039 mi
Last recorded106,039 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 AZB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 106,039 miles

body damage to nsf corner no sharp edges

Fail 22 Feb 2022 106,135 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted calliper retaining spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm also heavy splits to side walls (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

body damage to nsf corner no sharp edges

Pass 12 Mar 2021 102,464 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 99,010 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,162 miles

Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,302 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,339 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,745 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,254 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,888 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,294 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 35,615 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,939 miles

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

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 AZB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AZB, 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 AZB registered?

LD08 AZB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is LD08 AZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 AZB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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