MOT Status
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78,456 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogged slightly, o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s and N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s and N/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective O/s and N/s, slightly fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s and N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/s and N/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear tyre wearing on both edges & perishing
Fuel pipe union leaking fuel fitter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
engine cover/undertray fitted
Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
engine cover/undertray fitted
nearside rear tyre cracked/perished
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner side of tread (4.1.E.1)
Both front valves perished
N/s/f tyre wearing unevenly - worn inner edge - slight flat spot
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front valves perished
N/s/f tyre wearing unevenly - worn inner edge - slight flat spot
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm - worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1. small chip zone b
2. front pads worn (inner pads quite low)
rear tyres starting to crack in tread
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS08 BNL 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 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 LS08 BNL, 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 LS08 BNL registered?
LS08 BNL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is LS08 BNL safe to buy?
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