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LS08 SBY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,914 mi
Last recorded105,914 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 105,914 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 105,822 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 99,137 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 99,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 96,603 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

wear on offside front roll bar link

Fail 9 Oct 2021 96,599 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

wear on offside front roll bar link

Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,914 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

front shockers corroded at base

Pass 12 Sep 2019 87,019 miles

exhaust flexy weak

wear on front roll bar links

Fail 11 Sep 2019 87,018 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust flexy weak

wear on front roll bar links

Pass 2 Oct 2018 81,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 81,189 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 80,959 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 79,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front 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)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 79,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 76,875 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 73,644 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 69,062 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 62,803 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 62,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,089 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 40,502 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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LS08 SBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SBY, 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 SBY registered?

LS08 SBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is LS08 SBY safe to buy?

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