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LG08 LYV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,172 mi
Last recorded122,172 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 LYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 122,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn inside (5.2.3 (e))

rear heat shield lose

Pass 23 Sep 2024 113,077 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 103,200 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 103,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 103,102 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 103,076 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 102,838 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 102,206 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 100,425 miles

Oil leak ()

under trays and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2016 97,692 miles

Oil leak ()

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,330 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,445 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 17 Mar 2014 82,418 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,947 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Mar 2012 54,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

sills covered .r/discs poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,819 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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LG08 LYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol 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 LYV, 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 LG08 LYV registered?

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

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