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LG08 LZD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,895 mi
Last recorded163,895 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 163,895 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 163,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and O/S/F (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 155,768 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 155,768 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 140,698 miles

Front registration plate faded

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 27 Mar 2017 140,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate faded

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 1 Apr 2016 126,359 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2016 126,359 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 104,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 102,997 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2012 78,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

sill panels fitted unable to inspect sills.

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 LZD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LG08 LZD, 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 LZD registered?

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

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