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LD08 YPR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,641 mi
Last recorded124,641 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 YPR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 124,641 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 124,122 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Sep 2019 124,119 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,653 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 122,636 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 122,636 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 120,139 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 120,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 116,796 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 104,493 miles

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

wipers splitting

Fail 16 Jun 2014 104,493 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn low on inner edges

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

wipers splitting

Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,177 miles

brake fluid low

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight wear to brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2012 76,263 miles

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

Offside Front 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 21 Jul 2011 68,106 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 68,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 56,693 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 56,692 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YPR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YPR, 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 YPR registered?

LD08 YPR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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