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LD08 YLW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,335 mi
Last recorded174,335 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 174,335 miles

Front both brake discs corroded on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

em light on

undertrays and engine covers fitted obsecuring some components

Fail 13 Apr 2018 173,871 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases egr system engine bay (7.1.2)

Front both brake discs corroded on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level low

em light on

undertrays and engine covers fitted obsecuring some components

Pass 26 Apr 2017 164,121 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe under bonnet (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 164,104 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe under bonnet (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR pipe under bonnet (7.1.2)

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 29 Apr 2016 159,690 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 159,690 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake disc poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2015 154,953 miles

engine managment light on

Pass 18 Apr 2014 144,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner tread wearing uneven - BORDERLINE PASS

offside rear tyre inner tread wearing uneven

Fail 18 Apr 2014 144,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner tread wearing uneven - BORDERLINE PASS

offside rear tyre inner tread wearing uneven

Pass 25 Apr 2013 129,963 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 120,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2011 110,496 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 108,819 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LD08 YLW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YLW, 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 YLW registered?

LD08 YLW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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