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LG57 GYY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

176,511 mi
Last recorded176,511 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG57 GYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 176,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 176,511 miles

Brake performance not tested Off side rear outer brake pad seperated from backing (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 168,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight roughness from brake disc or wheel bearing

Nearside Rear position light not working (one of multiple lights)

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Fail 19 Jan 2021 168,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight roughness from brake disc or wheel bearing

Nearside Rear position light not working (one of multiple lights)

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2020 161,292 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 149,825 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 149,825 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 135,418 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 123,571 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 123,521 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 111,274 miles

Offside Rear registration plate light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,151 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge & rippled

Pass 16 Dec 2013 81,265 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2013 81,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,015 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 61,555 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 45,797 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
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LG57 GYY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LG57 GYY, 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 LG57 GYY registered?

LG57 GYY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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