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LE57 PGF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

162,653 mi
Last recorded162,653 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 PGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 162,653 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

eml on

Fail 7 Aug 2024 162,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

eml on

Pass 10 Aug 2023 153,593 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged image distorted (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 153,588 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter / underneath vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged image distorted (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 144,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 133,532 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 122,715 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2019 115,339 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 111,278 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 105,871 miles

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 7 Jul 2016 98,746 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 7 Jul 2016 98,746 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2015 93,252 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 93,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 90,136 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,337 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 50,430 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,772 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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LE57 PGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LE57 PGF, 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 LE57 PGF registered?

LE57 PGF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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The MOT history for LE57 PGF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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