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LD08 YOM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

91,588 mi
Last recorded91,588 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 YOM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 91,588 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 91,586 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush on forward arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle has a space saver spare wheel fitted to near side different rim size and tyre below legal limit (5.2.3 (c))

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 87,801 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracked low on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and close to limit, suggest replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush in rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both top mountings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 87,799 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and cracked low on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and close to limit, suggest replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in bush in rear hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both top mountings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2024 83,181 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section leaking and mounting corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses at rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 78,891 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 78,886 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 73,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 67,526 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 63,253 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 48,351 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2017 40,489 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 32,515 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2015 26,692 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Nearside front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2014 23,955 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,535 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 17,217 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

nsf tyre 3mm and cracked in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2011 14,137 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 YOM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YOM, 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 YOM registered?

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

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