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LD08 YNM

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,250 mi
Last recorded122,250 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 YNM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 122,250 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Oct 2025 122,240 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 0.50 add 0.05 equals 0.55 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade badly split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules front and rear corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front headlamp lenses discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn**** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slow to come on 24 % inbalance** (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub frames/chassis/suspension corroded** (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs and pads some wear

Pass 9 Oct 2024 119,887 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 119,887 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2023 116,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 111,162 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 111,162 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 107,628 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired vacuum pipe deteriorated (1.1.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corroded (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 103,464 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 103,464 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2019 100,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 97,088 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 97,088 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 94,034 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 91,680 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 91,680 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 88,534 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 88,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 84,178 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 84,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 80,690 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 76,620 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 73,147 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,424 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 YNM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YNM, 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 YNM registered?

LD08 YNM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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