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LD08 YNC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,420 mi
Last recorded98,420 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 98,420 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 97,718 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 97,717 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,158 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

damp around fuel filter area

Pass 12 Jan 2023 95,386 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 94,332 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 93,533 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2019 92,499 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,781 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 80,125 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 80,122 miles

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 69,171 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 59,504 miles

n/s/front tyre bold on inside

Pass 2 Jul 2014 48,001 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 38,407 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 36,257 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 36,257 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,424 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 28,422 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 21,541 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 YNC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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