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LD08 EHB

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,589 mi
Last recorded118,589 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 EHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 118,589 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 118,589 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi brake hose union to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 113,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 109,136 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 102,994 miles

Both front tyre treads 4mm

Nearside Front Tyre side wall has a cut no cords showing

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2019 102,994 miles

Both front tyre treads 4mm

Nearside Front Tyre side wall has a cut no cords showing

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 95,202 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 95,200 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 88,278 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 81,562 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,643 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged/split

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Fail 31 Jul 2015 74,643 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged/split

n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,550 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,136 miles

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

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 46,986 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 37,498 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 37,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 EHB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EHB, 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 EHB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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