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LD08 COA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

160,232 mi
Last recorded160,232 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 160,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 160,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 142,403 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 133,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 129,200 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

diesel emission tested but not reading recorded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 118,005 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 109,390 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 95,815 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 95,815 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,608 miles

Offside rear tyre is perished in the tread area

Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,961 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 68,958 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 53,465 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 COA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 COA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD08 COA registered?

LD08 COA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is LD08 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 COA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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