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LM57 AHD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,120 mi
Last recorded66,120 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 AHD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 66,120 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 66,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 65,042 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 65,039 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 55,922 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 44,526 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 34,083 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 33,871 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 30,821 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn outer edges and have deep age cracks not showing cords

both rear tyres worn outer edge and have deep age cracks not showing cords

Pass 14 Jan 2015 30,821 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front tyres worn outer edges and have deep age cracks not showing cords

both rear tyres worn outer edge and have deep age cracks not showing cords

Pass 27 Dec 2013 27,451 miles

nearside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall and tread pattern and age cracks in tread (not showing cords)

offside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall and cracks in tread (not showing cords)

offside rear tyre has cuts in outer sidewall and cracks in tread (not showing cords)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 23,444 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Fail 27 Dec 2012 23,444 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,515 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 15,330 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 15,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (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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LM57 AHD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LM57 AHD, 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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LM57 AHD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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