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LD08 YNN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,722 mi
Last recorded100,722 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 100,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 94,426 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 92,107 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 90,844 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 88,141 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 88,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 6 May 2021 86,715 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,054 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

Fail 2 Jan 2020 84,054 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))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to exhaust

Pass 16 May 2018 76,762 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2018 76,737 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 71,338 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner tread blocks.

Long handbrake travel.

Pass 25 May 2016 67,682 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 61,992 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 56,990 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 49,429 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,147 miles

N/s/r brake flexy hose incorrectly routed, fouling on caliper handbrake lever and slight damage.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 32,216 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YNN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YNN, 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 YNN registered?

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

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