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LG08 LYP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,633 mi
Last recorded158,633 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 LYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 158,633 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 154,726 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 150,417 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 146,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 139,299 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 132,426 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 127,769 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 117,396 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 110,517 miles

All 4 tyres need replacing ASAP. All 4 are worn to the legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2017 101,941 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 94,376 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 84,129 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 71,265 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 54,897 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,460 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,656 miles

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

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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LG08 LYP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LG08 LYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG08 LYP registered?

LG08 LYP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is LG08 LYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG08 LYP shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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