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LD08 YLJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,935 mi
Last recorded113,935 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 113,935 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 113,935 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 98,624 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 98,624 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 87,670 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 87,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 72,471 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 58,993 miles

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,964 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 39,817 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,675 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 24,847 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 YLJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLJ, 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 YLJ registered?

LD08 YLJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LD08 YLJ safe to buy?

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