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LM08 OYZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,677 mi
Last recorded124,677 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 OYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 124,677 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 124,204 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 113,348 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 122,708 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 3.5mm but wearing slightly unevenly across the axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 104,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2021 104,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2020 97,721 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 97,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,547 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 87,547 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Front Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,447 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 69,591 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 58,577 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 45,360 miles

n/s abd o/f front tyre worn on edge

Fail 6 Aug 2014 42,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 42,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2013 40,101 miles

both front tyres down to 3mm

discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,030 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,779 miles

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

covers under car & over sills preventing full inspection off some components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 32,572 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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LM08 OYZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 LM08 OYZ, 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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LM08 OYZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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