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LD08 YLK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,828 mi
Last recorded131,828 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 YLK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 131,828 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 122,596 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 108,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Fail 9 Jun 2021 108,937 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))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 10 Jun 2020 96,623 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 96,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 81,456 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,605 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 50,207 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 50,207 miles

Fuel pipe leaking tank to front feed (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 45,664 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 45,664 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 43,223 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 37,670 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 33,849 miles

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

SERVICE LAMP ON

Pass 1 May 2012 26,701 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 26,701 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 19,122 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 YLK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK registered?

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

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