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LJ57 ZSL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

11,214 mi
Last recorded11,214 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 ZSL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 11,214 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 10,752 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 9,004 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 7,729 miles

All tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Feb 2017 6,713 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 6,105 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 5,847 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 5,095 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2012 4,314 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 4,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LJ57 ZSL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ57 ZSL, 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 LJ57 ZSL registered?

LJ57 ZSL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is LJ57 ZSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ57 ZSL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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