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LD08 YLR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,915 mi
Last recorded67,915 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 YLR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 67,915 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 67,790 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 66,389 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 65,403 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 64,132 miles

Nearside Rear wheel hub corroded.

Offside Rear wheel hub corroded.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 64,120 miles

Central Rear Upper Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component fouling reservoir empty (2.1.5 (e) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel hub corroded

Offside Rear wheel hub corroded

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 63,384 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 63,384 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2020 61,175 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 57,845 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 57,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 51,712 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 51,712 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,202 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 35,420 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 32,357 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 10 Feb 2014 29,093 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 23,858 miles

All tyre tread depths between 2-3mm (limit 1.6mm)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 18,005 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 11,237 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 YLR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLR, 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 YLR registered?

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

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