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LD08 BAA

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,043 mi
Last recorded160,043 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 BAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 160,043 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip centre w/srceen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2022 160,040 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip centre w/srceen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 153,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 145,602 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 137,066 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 127,009 miles

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

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

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

Rear seats folded down unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 29 Nov 2016 112,875 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

offside front drop link boot damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2015 98,714 miles

Rear child seats fitted n/s o/s

Fail 5 Nov 2015 98,688 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear child seats fitted n/s o/s

Rear nail in tyre

Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,532 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 61,197 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES INNER TREAD AREAS SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE AND ALSO WEARING ON BOTH INNER AND OUTER TREAD AREAS.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 50,201 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,990 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,707 miles

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

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 BAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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