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LD08 YMH

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,386 mi
Last recorded180,386 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 180,386 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge & split inner sidewall but no cords visible

Fail 2 May 2016 180,190 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge & split inner sidewall but no cords visible

Pass 9 May 2015 163,640 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 163,640 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 146,125 miles

Front brake discs worn

inside of rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 5 Apr 2013 130,743 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 130,678 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 116,206 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 30 Mar 2011 91,142 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 91,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 YMH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YMH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD08 YMH registered?

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

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