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LD08 YMG

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,934 mi
Last recorded134,934 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 YMG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 134,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 148,006 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 130,798 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 0kg on near side rear only 115 kg on off side rear (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 126,009 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 121,194 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 121,193 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 116,162 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 111,655 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 107,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 103,301 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 98,002 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 92,935 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 87,075 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 87,075 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 82,057 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 77,991 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 73,745 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 69,557 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 67,974 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 52,904 miles

front tyres worn outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge

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 YMG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

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

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