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LD08 YMA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,795 mi
Last recorded116,795 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 116,795 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges ,offside rear tyre wearing inside edge.

Engine warning lamp on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 116,745 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on edges ,offside rear tyre wearing inside edge.

Engine warning lamp on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened AND REAR (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 105,668 miles

ENGINE WARNING LAMP ON

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

NEASRIDE REAR TYRE OUT OF SHAPE AND ON 2MM TREAD OFFSIDE REAR SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE INSIDE EDGE

Nearside NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM TREAD OFFSIDE ON 1.6MM TREAD BOTH WEARING ON EDGES

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 99,361 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread and slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Jul 2015 99,361 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre on 2mm tread and slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Aug 2014 91,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 91,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 73,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres on 2mm tread

Pass 18 Jul 2012 59,536 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,552 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 YMA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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