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LD08 YMZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,957 mi
Last recorded131,957 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 131,957 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 115,884 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 115,878 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 108,872 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 108,867 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 100,411 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 93,073 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 82,552 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2013 82,552 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Dec 2012 72,271 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 63,257 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,148 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 YMZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YMZ, 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 YMZ registered?

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

Is LD08 YMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 YMZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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