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LR08 JUV

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,418 mi
Last recorded135,418 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp65,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR08 JUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 135,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front body support mount corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 135,418 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front body support mount corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 129,099 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

body damage n/s

Pass 31 Aug 2021 123,642 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 119,893 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front`s ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

general underside corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2018 108,814 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 99,901 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 99,836 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 85,563 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 85,563 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 79,530 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 74,214 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 74,214 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,124 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 55,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,550 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,092 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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LR08 JUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 65,261 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 Vector 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR08 JUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR08 JUV registered?

LR08 JUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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