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LS08 SGX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,813 mi
Last recorded113,813 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS08 SGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 113,813 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 113,813 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 102,055 miles

Nearside mirror glass has distortion

Offside mirror glass distorted

Pass 10 Jan 2018 85,024 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 70,755 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 67,452 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 63,757 miles

Front brake discs starting to corrode on edges in the pad contact area.

O/S front tyre wearing on both edges.

Rear serevice and parking brake imbalance. Borderline MOT pass. N/S rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 63,755 miles

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

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

Front brake discs starting to corrode on edges in the pad contact area.

O/S front tyre wearing on both edges.

Rear serevice and parking brake imbalance. Borderline MOT pass. N/S rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2014 55,712 miles

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

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 20 Feb 2014 55,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,429 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 31 Jan 2012 34,519 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,915 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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.

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 SGX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS08 SGX registered?

LS08 SGX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is LS08 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS08 SGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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