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LJ08 PPO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,443 mi
Last recorded173,443 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 PPO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 173,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2023 164,328 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 164,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 153,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake back plates rusted away

brake servo pipe split but not leaking

Pass 5 May 2021 144,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge/perished/nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2020 133,785 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 128,769 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 128,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 121,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules caliper union (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules caliper union (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 112,703 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 May 2016 102,553 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 102,553 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2015 91,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 May 2015 91,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 May 2014 77,983 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2013 61,236 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 60,841 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 51,067 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 42,046 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 42,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LJ08 PPO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ08 PPO, 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 LJ08 PPO registered?

LJ08 PPO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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