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LG08 MDX

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,855 mi
Last recorded153,855 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid97,968 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 MDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 153,855 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 153,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Parking Brake Recording Low Effort

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 144,133 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 138,308 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 138,294 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 128,120 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 128,114 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.2 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2018 117,981 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 106,905 miles

both rear tyres inner edges unevenly worn slightly

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Jun 2017 106,905 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edges unevenly worn slightly

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Jul 2016 89,200 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 87,163 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 84,900 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 82,664 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,218 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 77,499 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 76,491 miles

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 MDX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MDX, 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 MDX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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