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LD08 YOT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

134,046 mi
Last recorded134,046 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 YOT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 134,046 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 130,637 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 126,775 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 121,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 120,027 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 118,077 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 115,542 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 101,499 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 88,505 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 79,777 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 70,967 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 64,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2015 64,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 56,032 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 49,256 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 43,325 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 36,451 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 YOT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YOT, 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 YOT registered?

LD08 YOT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is LD08 YOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 YOT shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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