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LD08 YMS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,070 mi
Last recorded180,070 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 180,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 176,269 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 165,911 miles

front wheel tracking badly out n/s

Pass 14 May 2018 163,622 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 163,622 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding wheel is locked registering 90 on brake roller (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2017 162,438 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 162,323 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure fuel filter wiring loom (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint also upper joint gaiter slightly deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut on the outer wall

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a deep cut on the outer wall

Offside Front steering rack gaiter badly twisted

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

Offside Rear tyre low/worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

steering rack area has a slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 28 Jan 2016 137,940 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 113,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

lots of items on rear seats unable to check seat belts proberly

Pass 29 Jan 2015 113,062 miles

lots of items on rear seats unable to check seat belts proberly

Pass 30 Jan 2014 82,532 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,877 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 58,719 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2011 49,238 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 YMS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YMS, 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 YMS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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