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LG08 LZN

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

177,805 mi
Last recorded177,805 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid97,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 LZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2017 177,805 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2017 177,805 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Feb 2016 168,116 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is wearing on edges

Offside Front headlight bracket has been repaired but the headlight is still secure

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 167,936 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front headlight bracket has been repaired but the headlight is still secure

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre is perished and cracked but cords not visible

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and is perished and cracked but cords not visible

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 146,357 miles

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2014
Pass 21 Feb 2013 136,688 miles

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 123,858 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 111,431 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 111,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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LG08 LZN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,968 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 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG08 LZN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG08 LZN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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