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LM57 YLS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

320,248 mi
Last recorded320,248 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM57 YLS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 320,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 305,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 305,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 292,740 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 280,240 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 280,240 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 271,011 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2020 271,008 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear suspension bump stops insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2019 249,445 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Feb 2019 249,439 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 227,573 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 208,859 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 189,145 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 167,211 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 148,446 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 148,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 127,098 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2012 107,454 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 107,454 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 82,880 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

front bumper not lowkated right

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 YLS 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 LM57 YLS, 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 LM57 YLS registered?

LM57 YLS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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