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LD08 YLH

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,439 mi
Last recorded142,439 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V86,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 YLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 142,439 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 137,785 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 137,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 134,717 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 Lamp inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 131,165 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 127,295 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 127,294 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 121,519 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 121,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 114,104 miles

fuel filter area damp with fuel

Pass 17 Mar 2014 100,786 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 85,311 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)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 85,311 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 12 Apr 2012 65,403 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 56,250 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 50,676 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
coil spring broken 34
position lamp(s) not working 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
Full Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V reliability report

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LD08 YLH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 86,018 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 Vector Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LD08 YLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LD08 YLH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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