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LP08 AHC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,056 mi
Last recorded117,056 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 AHC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 117,056 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 104,396 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 90,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal perished.

Pass 7 Jun 2021 76,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 63,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2020 63,242 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 49,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 44,716 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,941 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 34,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Jun 2015 29,837 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 27,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 22,432 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,432 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 17,958 miles

front tyre treads wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,796 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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LP08 AHC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LP08 AHC, 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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LP08 AHC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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