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LR57 XDN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,384 mi
Last recorded124,384 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 XDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 124,384 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 124,377 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed wont open from outside (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 120,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 116,962 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 116,962 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 115,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 110,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 91,827 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 91,827 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded & lip inner side

both front tyres has a cut inner & outer side wall

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,946 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mnt missing

engine oil low

front brake pads appear low

o/s headlight aim not tested

Fail 14 Jan 2016 68,946 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mnt missing

engine oil low

front brake pads appear low

o/s headlight aim not tested

Pass 12 Jan 2015 57,298 miles

centre exhaust mount requires welding back to pipework

nsf tyre worn inner tread

rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 4 Jan 2014 51,006 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 12 Jan 2013 44,108 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 36,772 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 28,314 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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LR57 XDN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR57 XDN, 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 LR57 XDN registered?

LR57 XDN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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