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LD08 YOO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,648 mi
Last recorded157,648 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 157,648 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Possible slight diesel leak from around fuel filter/fuel tank area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 157,648 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Possible slight diesel leak from around fuel filter/fuel tank area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 135,062 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker top mount notchy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shocker top mounts oxidizing

Fail 18 Jul 2022 135,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached pipe into rear silencer cracked (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front shocker top mount notchy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear shocker top mounts oxidizing

Pass 13 Jul 2021 109,559 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also slightly out of shape in edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 109,557 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also slightly out of shape in edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner small crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 84,129 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly possible cable problem (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

starter motor or battery just turn over to start

Fail 16 Jul 2020 84,129 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly possible cable problem (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

starter motor or battery just turn over to start

Pass 28 Aug 2019 81,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 81,426 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 78,084 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced led light only 4 working out of 7 (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear brake Ferrell ends corroded & weak

Fail 3 Sep 2018 78,084 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced led light only 4 working out of 7 (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

both rear brake Ferrell ends corroded & weak

Pass 1 Sep 2017 74,190 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi weak (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear light led not working of five

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

no rear seats fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,184 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 64,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,485 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 51,647 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 45,095 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 38,776 miles

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 6 Sep 2011 38,776 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,938 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 YOO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YOO, 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 YOO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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