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LS08 SFE

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,003 mi
Last recorded131,003 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 131,003 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 May 2016 117,472 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2015 102,030 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 102,030 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 83,565 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 61,064 miles

Both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 25 May 2012 41,808 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,643 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 SFE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LS08 SFE, 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 SFE registered?

LS08 SFE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is LS08 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 SFE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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