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LD08 EGV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,892 mi
Last recorded117,892 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 EGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 117,892 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 117,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 110,042 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 110,026 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 104,102 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 104,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 99,033 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 89,826 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 80,785 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,794 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 70,792 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 64,662 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 64,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 53,461 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 41,931 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,079 miles

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 EGV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EGV, 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 EGV registered?

LD08 EGV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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