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LD08 YLN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,355 mi
Last recorded121,355 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 YLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 121,355 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 115,801 miles

offside brake pads worn to limit

trims fitted to outersills

Fail 18 Mar 2016 115,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

225/45/17

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

offside brake pads worn to limit

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 9 Mar 2015 106,153 miles

both rear tyres stepped on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2014 98,489 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 91,087 miles

front brake pads look low

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 20 Mar 2013 91,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads look low

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,916 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 YLN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 YLN, 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 YLN registered?

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

Is LD08 YLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 YLN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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