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LD08 YMC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,577 mi
Last recorded130,577 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 130,577 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 118,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 109,714 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2013 109,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2012 100,252 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,283 miles

f/n/s foglamp cracked but not likly to cause injury to other road users or padestrians.

rear brake discs corroded but have met the braking requirements.

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 YMC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

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

Is LD08 YMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 YMC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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