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LD08 BBK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,246 mi
Last recorded144,246 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 144,246 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view across lower corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 144,243 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper leaking from flexi union /when under pressure (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view across lower corner cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 144,241 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush on subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 134,978 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 128,343 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 121,612 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 112,242 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 99,792 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 88,798 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 67,185 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 67,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 57,572 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 57,572 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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 BBK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BBK, 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 BBK registered?

LD08 BBK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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