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LD08 YPA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,342 mi
Last recorded132,342 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 YPA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 132,342 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 129,693 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 119,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front offside and nearside shocks outer casings corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner driveshaft bearing noisy

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 108,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s&n/s 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner driveshaft bearing noisy.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad over half worn.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2021 108,681 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s&n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s&n/s 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner driveshaft bearing noisy.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad over half worn.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2020 101,595 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 101,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 91,025 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened In spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box weeping around drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside tread fathered/stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened In spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside tread fathered/stepped (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 78,321 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 78,321 miles

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

Coil spring corroded n/s/f and n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 65,493 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 65,486 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,640 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 3 May 2016 56,433 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 56,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,502 miles

both rear tyres inner treads low and deep cuts

Pass 7 Apr 2014 44,814 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 40,103 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Fail 2 Apr 2013 40,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,185 miles

o/s/r outer position and stop lights n/w

Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,121 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 YPA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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